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HISTORY
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OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,
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THE WAR OF THE REBELLION
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Captain S. S. CANF1ELD.
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VROOMAN, ANDERSON A BATEMAN, PRINTERS,
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Preface.
Comrades:— The task assigned me at the reunion of the 21 fit
Regiment, Ohio Infantry Volunteers, held at Rawson, on the 7th and
8th of September, 1892, is complotod to the best of my ability, and
the means at my command.
Up to the time of the battle of Chiekamauga, September 20, 1863,
• no reports of the operations of the Regiment had been made, no
record of its marches, battles or campaigns existed, oxcopt tho brief
reportof the battle of Stone's River, by Colonel Neibling, herein given.
At the battle on Snodgrass Hill, or Missionary Ridge, on tho afternoon
of the 20th of September, 1863, than which but fow more sanguinary
battles are recorded in history, the, services of the 21st Ohio aro prac-
tically ignored. CJcncral Brannan in his report mentions it last, in a
list of four regiments, by which ho was "reinforced at intervals," but
in an additional or amended report ho mentions it more favorably.
Van Horn and Turchin mention it favorably, but neither of
them were present to know of its services.
Tho commanding officers of the 35th Ohio and 2d Minn, both
agree in saying, those regiments relieved the 21st Ohio about 2:30
p. m. The prevailing opinion is, the battlo for the possession of the
Ridge commenced about this time, and tho question naturally arises,
— if the 21st Ohio was relieved at tho commencement of the battle,
whore did tho regiment spend the afternoon, and under what circum-
stances did }t Iposp 149 of its number either filled or wounded?
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Little notice seoms to have been taken of the first attack on the
Ridge, which if successful would havo docidcrl tho fortunes of the
day, adversoly to tho Army of tho Cumberland.
Colonel Sirwell refers to this attack in his report, when he says,
"My men rapidly threw up fine breastworks of logs and rails, but
we had no chance to try thoir defensive qualities, for tho sharp,
quick firing of skirmishers in our rear, made us face about, and
hasten up the hill immediately behind us." *
Major McMahan also refers to this in his roport, but does not
give it that prominence and emphasis, the severity of the contest,
and the importance of the result demand.
Ordering the Regiment to "oocupy a position on the extreme
right," with empty guns, under circumstances which rendered its
capture certain, seems unjust if not uncalled for.
Colonel McMahan was at great pains to ascertain who was
responsible lor this, but strange to say, no one has yet been found
who will confess it was by his order.
All we know, and probably all that will evor bo known, is, the
officer who gave the order wore colored glasses. We know of one
officer who belonged to General Brannan's Division, who wore
colored glasses, and who was on the Ridge a part of the afternoon,
but he denies giving the order, and as there might have been another
officer on the Ridge who wore colored glasses, we are not ablo to fix
the responsibility of our capture on any one.
To correct errors, show the injustico dono tho Regiment, and
place it in its true light among its friends, Colonel McMahan first
conceived the idea of writing its history in the battle of Chickamauga,
and later concluded to give a sketch of its entire service. Before
much had been accomplished, except by way of preparation, death
claimed him. The general plan and scope of his intendod history,
from tho material prepared by him, I have been unable to determine.
This applies oaly to the 2lst Ohio, as that was the only regiment of Sirwell'*
Brigade that was engaged with the enemy that day.
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All the prepared mutter found among his papers, is herein
given with the proper credit, oxcept a partially prepared article on
"discipline." This by advice is omitted, and in its stead the reader
will find a substitute.
I have studiously avoided provoking controversy, either by
claiming for the 21st Ohio what does not belong to it, or by adverse
criticisms on the reports and claims of others.
What justly belongs to the Regiment I have boldly sot before
the reader, and the corroborative testimony introduced, I think, will
convince him of the justness of our claim. -
He will find it clearly provon that the Regiment camo up on tho
hill between 8 and 10 o'clock, and that it marched to its last position
where it was captured, after sunset.
Every survivor of that battlo must testify, that nearly all the
time intervening between coming on the hill and marching to its
last position, the Regiment spent in line of battle; that no time was
spent lying in reserve; that no time was spent in search of
ammunition, oxcept in getting it from the dead and wounded, aud in
this pursuit no time was needlessly squandered; and that nearly all
the time spent in line of battle, the Regiment was either engaged in
repelling the assaults of the enemy, or exposed to the fire of sharp-
shooters.
Incidents are given, as aids in determining periods of time.
From these and the testimony, the reader must judge of their
correctness. Of tho responsibility for the sacrifice of the Regiment
by capture, I have not been able to elicit anything new. I very
much regret General Branuan's writing to Major McMahan, "The
surrender of your command was accomplished so quietly, as to escape
the notice of all but the regiment on your immediato left, the Colonel
of which promptly reported the facts to me, whereupon 1 promptly
sent the 35th Ohio Volunteers to hold tho position, winch it did
against a subsequent attack of the rebels." In his amended report,
of October 8th, herein given, he says, "The 21st Ohio fought bravely
up to 5 p. m., when their ammunition entirely gave out, were
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surrendered at about 7 o'clock, by Major McMahan, (some 40
strong)." He also says in his report, "Shortly after sunset I with-
drew without molestation to Rossville." Comment is unnecessary.
If casualties in battle are evidence of service rendered, the
Regiment will lose little il judged by this standard.
Seven regiments in the Army of the Cumberland, lost more men
killed at Chickamauga than the 21st Ohio. Five of these regiments
fought both days— of the other two I cannot say.
Eight brigades lost fewer men each than the 21st Ohio Regiment.
I have endeavored to give a truthful history of the Regiment,
without embellishment, and without giving undue prominence or
unmerited praise to any. I have found it convenient to designate
regiments, brigades, divisions and armies, by their Commanders, but
readers should ever bear in mind, commanders never fight battles.
To the men belongs the honor of fighting battles; officers can claim
credit only for preparing men for, and directing them aright in their
duties.
I have designated Federal officers by their rank and name, and
Rebel officers by their names only, that the reader may know, on
which side the one mentioned belongs.
The narrative is lacking in personal incident, one of the most
interesting parts of history, but which I have been unable to supply.
The casualties during much of its term of service, I have been
unable to give, without referring to the Roster, which is here given,
and to which the reader is respectfully referred. Though this Roster
is uot absolutely correct, it is the best obtainable.
To Comrades Alban, Cusar, Keller, Mahony, Bolton Comstock
and G. S. Canfield, I am indebted for valuable assistance in the pre-
paration of this volume, to which I earnestly hope the friends and
descendents of the 21st Ohio can ever look with pride, for a true
though incomplete record of the toils, fatigues, dangers and perils,
encountered by their friends and forefathers, in the war for the
preservation of the Union.
Respectfully,
S. S. CANFIELD.
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CHAPTER I.
ORGANIZATION OF THE 21st OHIO INFANTRY VOLUNTEERS FOR THREE
MONTHS. ORDERED TO O A LLI POLIS.— EXPEDITIONS TO
RAVENSWOOD AND RIPLEY.— BATTLE OF
SCA RYTOWN.— MUSTER OUT.
By CAPTAIN H. H. ALBAN.
The 21st O. V. L, was organized for the service under the call of
Abraham Lincoln for 75,000 volunteers for three months, to protect
the National Capitol.
Jesse S. Norton was its Colonel, James M. Niebling, Lieutenant
Colonel, and Andrew J. Taylor, Major.
Companies A, P and G were recruited at Findlay, and the other
companies in the adjoining counties of Ottawa, Wood and Putnam.
They were officered as follows :
CO.
A
B
C
D
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James Wilson.
Stroug.
CAPTAINS.
Asher Cook.
Thomas Allen.
A. V. Rice.
George F. Walker
Lovell.
— Black man.
I. K. Seaman.
FIRST LIEUTENANT.
D. M. Stoughton.
Morgan D. Shaffer.
Joshua S. Preble.
Charles H. Vantino.
SECOND LIEUTENANT.
George Foreman.
Joseph E. Stearns.
Trapp.
Ira Kelsey
It was sworn into service April 27, 1861, at Camp Taylor,
Cleveland, armed at Columbus, May 23, and went directly to
Gallipolis, Ohio, where it was encamped to watch the movements of
the enemy, who were operating on the east side of the Ohio River.
From there the Regiment made two expeditions, one to Ravenswood,
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where the enemy had been reported to be in force, and who fled at
our approach, and one to Ripley with like success. On July 3rd we
struck tents, and joined General J. D. Cox, in an expedition up the
Great Kanawha river. On the 17th of July a body of the enemy
was discovered strongly intrenched at Scarytown, under O. Jennings
Wise. A force was sent to dislodge them, consisting of the 12th
Ohio, under Colonel John W. Lowe, and companies B and F of the
21st Ohio, under Colonel Norton.
In the charge which ensued the Union troops were repulsed.
In this action the 21st lost five killed and wounded. Captain
Thomas Allen among the former, and Colonel Norton among the
latter, who was also taken prisoner.
The rebels retreated during the night, and wo followed them as
far as Charleston on the Kanawha.
The term of service of the men having expired, eight companies
returned to Gallipolis, two companies, A and E, remaining to guard
the place, while General Cox followed on after Wise.
After a few days these companies were relieved, and rejoined
the Regiment at Gallipolis, about the 7th of August.
The Regiment was immediately put on board of boats and taken
to Cincinnati, and thence by rail to Columbus, where it was mustered
out, August 10th, 1861.
On reaching their homes, most of the men re-enlisted in the
same regiment, which commenced to re-organize at Findlay, Ohio.
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CHAPTER II.
FOR THREE YEARS.— REGIMENTAL PERSONNEL.— MUSTER AT CAMP
VANCE.— BQUIPPED AT CAMP DENNISON.— ORDERED TO
NICHOLAS VILLE, KY.,— EARLY DRILL
AND DISCIPLINE.
Soon after the 21st Ohio Infantry Volunteers was mustered out
of the three month's service, Colonel Norton began to make prepar-
ation for reorganizing the regiment to serve three years.
The first call for seventy-five thousand men to servo three
months, made by President Lincoln on the 15th day of April 18C1, was •
responded to by nearly two hundred thousand offering themselves,
and ready to march to the the front in twenty days. The call made
by the President for " sixty thousand troops to serve during the
war," added to the call for five hundred thousand to serve three
years, authorized by Congress, by the act July 10th, made provision
for all to continue in the service who desired to, and for all that
were likely to offer their services to their country. Many of the
regiments enlisted for three months, re-enlisted in a body to serve
three years. This was of great benefit, as in the stress for troops in
the fall of 1861, it would no doubt have been disastrous, if the entire
dependence in that emergency, had been upon new levies. The
experience these regiments had gained in West Virginia, was of
great value too in the organizations to which they were attached,
their example and influence assisting in expediting the drill and
discipline of newly enlisted regiments.
Colonel Norton issuod commissions for raising fifteen companies
for the regiment. On these nine companies were recruited: the
tenth company, K, was raised on a verbel order.
From the popularity of the Colonel and the desire of many who
had served under him in West Virginia to re-enlist, the companies were
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soon filled, and they began to arrive in camp the latter part of
August.
Some of the companies had not the maximum number, and
some ot the officers were promised leave to return home and fill up
their companies ; but the urgency for troops was so great, no leaves
were granted, and all went to work With a will, to acquire all the
proficiency in drill possible.
In this the regiment was particularly fortunate in having the
assistance of the men who had served three months, and re-enlisted,
who were proficient in the manual of arms, and in squad, company
and battalion drill.
The regiment was mostly recruited in the rural districts of
HaucocK, Putnam, Wood, Defiance and Ottawa Counties, and com-
posed mainly of farmers and farmers' sons. This implies that the
great majority of the men of the regiment were peaceful, quiet,
industrious, intelligent and self-reliant, and were not contaminated
b;y the follies and vices of city life.
Brought up to labor, they were strong, hardy men, well pre"
. pared for the arduous and fatiguing duties of the soldier. Industry
had taught them perseverance, and they had learned to turn aside
for no obstacle, and to never stop short of the accomplishment of
their purposes.
Their intelligence gave them a just appreciation of the value
and advantage of free government, and the necessity of defending
and maintaining it, and they enlisted prepared to accept all the
necessary labors, fatigues, exposures, dangers and even death for the
unity of our Nation, and the perpetuity of our institutions. I regret
not being able to say all were of the description given of the great
majority of the regiment.
There were men in the regiment who lacked energy and
ambition ; there were unscrupulous, designing and avaricious men,
and a few, a very few, who disliked the smell of gunpowder, the
roar of musketry or the booming of cannon.
But these latter classes were vastly in the minority; for whether
from the farm, the shop, the office, the store, or from whatever
station they occupied in life previous to enlisting, the great majority
were honorable and upright men. But whilo the great majority
were farmers and farmers' sons, thero were few trades or professions
that were not represented in the regiment. Merchant, Tailor, Shoe-
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maker, Blacksmith, Gunsmith, Silversmith, Tinner, Telegrapher,
Teacher, Mason, Carpenter, Lawyer, Doctor and Minister.
Whatever was necessary to be done, there were men in the
regiment capable and ready to do it. I have mentioned the personnel
of the regiment, that the reader may conclude if there were glaring
faults in it, the officers were responsible for it and not the men.
While they no doubt would have rebelled against the slavish,
tyrannical discipline of the regular army, they were capable of feel-
ing proud in the proper discharge of all the duties required of the
soldier, by the most rigid discipline, so essential to the safety, success
and efficiency of an army.
The regiment was mustered in on the 19th of September 1861, by
Captain E. Morgan Wood of the 15th U. S. Iniantry. No medical
examination was had, to determine whether the men were sound or
unsound. If a man could use his arms and march well he passed.
One man was about to be rejected on account of his teeth, but on
demonstrating his ability to tear a cartridge he was retained. Soon
after being mustered in, the regiment was ordered to Camp Dennisou,
near Cincinnati, where it received its arms and equipment.
a
SPECIAL ORDER No. 1
was issued on the 28th of September, 1861, prescribing daily camp
duties as follows :
Revellie at 6:00 A. M.
Sergeants Call " 7:00 "
Surgeon's Call " 8:00 "
Guard.'Mounting " 9:00 "
Squad or Company Drill "9:30 " . . . two hours
Non-Commissioned Staff Drill % . . " 9:30 " ...
Dinner " 12:00 Noon
Commissioned Officers Drill at 1:30 P. M. ... one hour
Squad or Company Drill " 1:30 " . . . two hours
The order provided further, that, " Non-commissioned Staff and
Non-commissioned Officers will report to Sergeant Major for drill,
and Commissioned Officers to the Adjutant.
"All firing of muskets or pistols, within or near the camp lines
is strictly forbidden. Lights will be extinguished in Company
Non-Commissioned Officers Drill
Dress Parade
Supper
Tatoo
" 1:30 "
" 4:30 "
6:00 "
8:30 "
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quarters immediately after tatoo, and ordor and silence maintained
during the night. The above rules as relates to drill will take effect
October 7th."
By order of
JESSE S. NORTON,
G. O. McPHERSON, Colonel Commanding Reg't.
Adjutant.
On the 1st of October, the following order was received :
"Col. J. S. Norton: Sir:— You will move your regiment from Camp
Dennison at 12:00 M. October 2, to Covington, Ky. There you will find
transportation to Nicholasville. On reaching this place, you will send, if
necessary, a mounted orderly to Camp Dick Robinson, about fourteen miles
distant, and report for duty to the Commanding General of the camp. Should
the danger be imminent, without waiting for orders, you will furnish your
men with three days rations, and march promptly for the camp, leaving a
sufficient guard to insure the safety of your baggage, for which transportation
will be furnished by General Thomas.
"On reaching this city, you will direct your quartermaster to call on
me for funds, and to visit Captain Dickinson, Quarter Master General, and
give receipt for ten days rations, which you will find on board the cars ready
to accompany you to Nicholasville."
Respectfully,
O. M. MITCHELL,
Brigadier General Commanding.
In obedience to the above order, the regiment proceeded to
Nicholasville without incident, save the demonstrations of joy by
the slaves, along the route from Covington. These were very amus-
ing to us who had never before witnessed anything of the kind,
some standing with uncovered heads — others throwing their hats in
the air — others making low obeisances — clapping their hands — per-
forming antics, such as only Africans can, and, " Bress de Lawd de
Yankees com in'."
The regiment, not being required at Camp Dick Robinson, went
into camp at Nicholasville.
As fast as companies arrived in camp at Findlay, Ohio, they
began drilling in earnest; most of them under officers who had
served with the regiment in West Virginia, but some under privates
who had re-enlisted for three years. These re-enlisted men were of
great service, whether acting as drill Sergeants or in the ranks, their
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knowledge and experience greatly assisting the recruits in master-
ing the evolutions in squad, company or battalion drill, and giving
the regiment the appearance of ago aud efficiency.
Most of the officors applied themselvos to the study of
"Hardee's tactics," and they derived assistance from the knowledge
already possessed in the regiment, so that officers without experience
were soon able to direct movements, and make a creditable appear-
ance on parade. All were pleased if not surprised at the rapid pro-
gress made in drill.
On receiving arms at Camp Dennison, the manual was added to
the other acquirements, and to learn this the same zeal and energy
were displayed, as in learning the evolutions of the company and
battalion, the officers and men displaying a commendablo pride to
excel, which is a guaranty of a good and efficient soldiery, and with-
out it, a man as a soldier is a failure.
At Nicholasville the officers wont out sovoral times with guns to
drill under the Adjutant, as ordered, but they soon found that he
knew less than they, and these drills were not continued long. The
time spent under the Adjutant was mostly spent in discussion, and
was of service in establishing uniformity in the regiment.
After a busy and profitable time spent at Nicholasville, the
regiment was about to enter upon tho duties of an active campaign,
and we rocoived the following order. " Commandants of companies
will see that one days rations for their sovoral commands are drawn
and cooked, this evening, October 14.
Officers and privates will make preparations for marching at an
early hour to-morrow morning, October 15."
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CHAPTER III.
THE SITUATION IN KENTUCKY— ORGANIZATION OF STATE MILITIA AND
HOME GUARDS-ENLISTMENT OF FEDERAL TROOPS-LIEUT.
WILLIAM NELSON-REBEL ENLISTMENTS-POLITICAL
QUESTIONS— MAJOR ANDERSON, THE HERO OF
FORT SUMPTER, IN COMMAND.
That the reader may understand why the campaign to Eastern
Kentucky was necessary, it will be necessary to consider the con-
dition ol affairs in the State. When the country began to be
threatened with civil war, party lines were ignored in Kentucky,
and the people of the State wero divided into Unionists and
Secessionists, or Loyalists and Disloyalists, and the election demon-
strated that the former wore largely in the majority. Then began
the Machinations, by which Secessionists hoped to carry or force the
State out of the Union.
The governor, Magoffin, was (though not openly,) in full sym-
pathy with secession, while a great majority of the Legislature were
as earnestly loyal.
During Buchanan's administration the Gulf States had been
making preparations for war, but the first move made by Kentucky
with the view of joining them, and by which Secessionists hoped to
force the State out of the Union, was by a law passed by the
legislature and approved by the governor on the 5th of March, 1860,
providing for the organization of the militia of the State, by which it
was divided into two classes; "The Militia of tho Reserve," and "The
Enrolled Militia." The former consisted of able bodied male citizens
under 18 and over 45 years of age, which tho law provided should be
liable to perform military duty in case of "extreme necessity."
Tho Enrolled Militia, consisted of all able bodied male citizens,
betwoen the ages pf 18 an4 45, From this class the law proviso)
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for a sub-division, styled the "Active Volunteer Militia." These
were to be organized intoCompanios,Battalions, Regiments, Brigades,
Divisions and Army Corps.
Under the governor, the law designated the Inspector General
of the State as Commander-in-Chief. At the time of the passage of
the act, none who afterward proved true to the National Government
had any suspicion that it had any other significance, than a
mere organization, and both Unionists and Secessionists supported
the law on its passage, and both were selected as officers in the
organization. Simon B. Buckner was Inspector General, and
Thomas L. Crittenden, Brigadier. On the 17th of January, 1861,
Governor Magoffin called an extra session of the Legislature, and
recommended calling a convention, and putting the militia on a
war footing; but the legislature failed to provide arms, and declined
to unite with the Secessionists in calling a convention, or any act
that could be made detrimental to the Union.
The attitude of tho governor was not fully manifest, until the
call was made by the President for 75,000 men. On being notified
by the Secretary of War of Kentucky's quota, ho replied from
Frankfort, April 15th, "Your dispatch has boon received. In answer
I say emphatically, Kentucky will furnish no troops for tho wicked
purpose of subduing her sistor Southern States."
This drew out strong expressions of approval and condemnation,
and caused each party to take a more decided stand. On the 6th of
May, the legislature was again called in session.
The tone of the Governor's message indicated that ho thought
that the State would secede, but the Legislature only affirmed their
determination to obsorve an armed neutrality. About this time as
an offset to the Knights of the Golden Circle, a Union club was
organized, the members of which were sworn to loyalty to the
National Government. Rebels began drilling in Louisville, and
threatening to assassinate loyal people, and the Mayor of tho city
organized "Home Guards," who were furnished arms by the
President, and ammunition by Governor Morton. (Mayor Delph,
of Louisville, was elected by a large majority, by "Tho Citizen's and
Workingmen's Association," a loyal organization, whoso motto was,
"Fidelity to tho Union.")
The State Guards wore composed of both loyal and disloyal.
Ifc9 ivovalists were anxious to withdraw, as \% was thought, at
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the proper time they would be turned over to the Rebellion. For
this they were offered an opportunity, by the Legislature prescribing
a new oath — an oath of allegiance to the Federal Government. To
procure arms for the State Guards, the Legislature having failed
to provido any, Bucknor wont North, and Dr. Blackburn went South.
Buckner failed to obtain any. Blackburn succeeded in getting
a few unserviceable guns, and in a spoech at a banquet in New
Orleans, pledged Kontucky to the rebellion.
Other cities in the State soon followed the example of Louisville
in organizing Homo Guards, and it was not long until there was a
strong Union armed forco in the State, and Lovell H. Rousseau was
chosen Brigadier General. On the 23d of April, James V. Guthrie
and W. B. Woodruff obtained permission to raise each a regiment, as
part of Kentucky's quota of the 75,000 mon, called for by the
President.
By the advice of Union men, to avoid giving offense, they
established a camp in Ohio, above Cincinnati, which they called
Camp Clay.
Tho regiments raised here were mustered on tho 6th of May, but
the Colonels concluding that men serving for so short a period could
bo of little uso, obtained permission to reorganize them for three
years.
A majority of these mon wore from Ohio, and many refused to
enlist for throo years, and to fill their places, recruiting was carried
on openly in different parts of Kontucky, and tho regiments were
mustered in for three years on the 10th of June.
In June, Rousseau went to Washington to urge upon the
Presidont tho importance of raising troops from Kontucky for the
Federal army, and tho Prosidout recommended calling a meeting of
the principal citizens to decide it.
At this mooting all were in favor of raising troops, but a majority
were in favor of establishing a camp in Indiana, and Camp Joe Holt
was selected, between Joffersonville and New Albany. Here Rousseau
soon raised a regiment, a battery, and several companies of infantry.
About this time, William Nelson, a lieutenant in tho navy,
secured the appointmont of officers for four regiments, who began
enrolling troops quietly, and on tho 2d of July he established Camp
Dick Robinson, between Lexington and Danville, and soon 2,000
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men previously enrolled, reported in camp armed with rifles, shot
guns and such arms as they could get.
For the use of these men the Government shipped 6,000 muskets
and 100,000 rounds of ammunition, and some powder and lead, via.
Cincinnati to Lexington.
The train carrying them was stopped before reaching Lexington,
and compelled to return. Next a boat with tho arras on board on
the Kentucky River, was made to turn back.
They were then sent to Lexington by way of Louisville.
Colonel Bramlotte was dispatched for them by Lieutenant
Nelson, and was furnished a cavalry escort to conduct them safely
from Nicholasville to camp. At Lexington, John C. Breckenridge
and John Morgan had prepared to prevent the arms being taken,
and Colonel Dudley had arranged for assembling the Home Guards,
to protect and secure their safe delivery.
On Bearing tho city, and learning tho situation, Colonel Bram-
lette sent to hurry tho cavalry forward to Lexington.
Colonel Bramlctto was offered if he would withdraw his cavalry,
the arms would be allowed to be shipped, but he doclared his purpose
not to depart without them, and threatened if an armed rebel
appeared on tho street, he would not leave a living Secessionist in
Lexington. The arms were taken to camp. On the 28th of May,
the Department of Ohio was constituted, General Robert Anderson
in command, with headquarters at Cincinnati.
On the 15th of August the territory was enlarged to include
Kentucky and Tcnncssco, and on the 1st of September, in compliance
with a request of citizens of the State, General Anderson removed
his headquarters to Louisville.
As an offset to Camps Clay and Joe Holt, camps wore established
by the rebels in Tennessee near the border of Kentucky. Leonidas
Tolk on tho Mississippi River, Buckner near the Louisville and
Nashville railroad, and Zollicofier south of Barboursville. At theso
camps a large number of recruits joined tho Southern army. On tho
5th of Septembor, Polk occupied Hickman, and on the 7th, took
possession of Columbus, and on the 9th, notified Governor Magoffin of
its occupancy, as a "military necessity." About tho same time
Zollicofier occupied Cumberland Gap, stationing a part of his forces
in Kentucky.
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On the 12th, the Legislature by resolution requested the
Governor to call out the militia to "drive out the invaders," invoked
the "aid and assistance of the United States under the fourth article
of the Constitution," and invited General Anderson to enter "imme-
diately upon the active discharge of bis duties in his military
district." There was great complaint because Kentucky did not
sooner take a stand in favor of the Union, but it was afterwards
conceded that the loyalists gained by the delay; that discussion and
consideration kept many loyal, who, without such reflection, would
have joined the Southern army.
On the 15th of August, General Thomas relieved Lieutenant
Nelson, (now a Brigadier Gonoral,) at Camp Dick .Robinson, and
General Nelson was assigned to duty at Maysville.
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CHAPTER IV.
REBEL INVASION OF THE STATE-FIRST SERVICE UNDER GENERAL
THOMAS— MARCH OF THE REGIMENT— RECEPTION AT LEXINGTON
AND WINCHESTER— CONCENTRATION OF GENERAL NELSON'S
COMMAND-ARRIVAL AT HAZEL GREEN-MEETING
WITH MOUNTAINEERS.
It appoars to have been the policy of tho rebels, to invade
Kentucky at three points. Bucknor moved north for the capture of
Louisvillo on the 17th of Septembor, but was foiled in tho attempt by
General Sherman. Zollicoffcr moved north from Cumberland Gap,
and on tho 21st his advance was defeated by Colonols Coburn and
Wolford, which delayed his main force, and Colonel J. S. Williams
had collected a force of about 3,000 men at Prestonburgh, for the
invasion of Eastern Kentucky by way of Hazel Green, or West
Liberty and McCormick's Gap, threatening General Thomas' rear.
To repel this invasion, tho 21st Ohio marched early in the morniug
of the 15th of October. At Lexington, under tho statue of Henry
Clay, wo were welcomed by a pleasing and eloquent address by a
citizen of the city, which was responded to on the part of the regi-
ment by Major Strong. Passing on through tho city we bivouaced
for the night. Pursuing our journey, nothing worthy of note occured
until roaching Winchester. Here, tho peoplo learning of our coming,
had prepared a bountiful repast, on which wo "fed with eagerness
and gratitude." Tables had boen prepared for tho accommodation of
all, and were loaded with everything hungry men could desire, and
ladies and gentlemen were there to minister to tho wants of all.
Not the least of our entertainment, wero tho expressions of loyalty
and patriotism by tho citizens, who had so kindly provided for our
wants, and who had by this act shown their sympathy for us, and
their appreciation of the efforts we were making for the preservation
of tho Union. Parting with our friends here after many a hand
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shake, and receiving their benedictions, we moved forward with
lighter hearts.
On Sunday the 20th, we were accompanied by a largo number
of slaves, and several whites walked with us for some miles. Among
the latter was Colonel Dudley, who accompanied General Harrisou
to the Muumee in 1814.
When he learnod that a part of the regiment was recruited in
the vicinity of Fort Meigs, he seemed to feel himself among personal
friends. He made inquiries about the fort and the country, and
seemed surprised to hear that the country which was the theatre of
General Harrisons' campaign in northern Ohio, had become a habit-
able region.
He expressed his gratitude, that the people of Ohio had come to
the assistance of Kentucky, in her hour of need, and regretted that
his age prevented him taking an active part in putting down the
rebellion. We conversed freely with the blacks, many of whom
were carrying the men's guns. They were bright and intelligent,
and many of them expressed a strong desire to accompany us. At
Olympia Springs we met the rest of General Nelson's command,
which now consisted of the 2nd, 21st, 33d and 59th Ohio regiments,
commanded by Colonels L. A. Harris, J. S. Norton, J. W. Sill and
J. P. Fyffe, with two battalions of Kentucky Infantry Volunteers,
under Colonels Marshall and Metcalf, Battory I), 1st Ohio Artillery,
commanded by Captain A. J. Konkle, and McLaughlin's company of
Ohio Cavalry. From Olympia Springs we marched to McCormick's
Gap. Here General Nelson divided his command, sending Colonel
Harris with his rogimont, McLaughlin's cavalry and a section of
Konklo's battery, to Licking Station, by way of West Liberty.
At the latter place Colonel Harris had a spirited skirmish with the
enemy, killing ton, wounding five and capturing six. His loss was
one wounded. General Nelson with his part of the command
marched to Hazel Green. On the morning of the 23d of October,
Colonel Norton ordered each Company commander to have his men
carry their knapsacks, and draw one thousand cartridges of the
quartermaster; but we entered Hazel Green in the ovening without
opposition. Here we woro dctainod several days, until supplies could
be brought up.
The country from Nicholasville to Mt. Sterling is a part of the
famous Blue Grass region, and is a delightful country. The surface
is undulating, the soil is fertile, and in many parts very rich ; the
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forest had been cleared of all small timber, and the ground was
covered with a luxuriant coat of native grass, affording rich shady
pastures; the buildings were commodious, the people with few
exceptions were loyal, and their manner toward us indicated they
were warm-hearted and hospitable. At Mt. Sterling we entered the
hill country. The roads wound around hills and followed depres-
sions as much as practicable, but in our march wo found it necessary
to cross several high hills.
The soil was less productive, and the country more thinly settled;
and as we proceeded on our journey, the people were even more and
more shy, until on our arrival at Hazel Green there was an evident
disposition on the part of the mountaineers to avoid us altogether.
For several days they hardly showed themselves ; then they became
more courageous, and some ventured to the vicinity of our camp, and
some even ventured to bring vegetables to sell. These were brought
in the rudest kind of sleds, drawn by little and poor steers, with a
straight pole across their necks for a yoke. Their stock in trade
consisted of a few heads of cabbage, potatoes and onions. It was
amusing to observe their quick nervous glances, as if they were
afraid wo would do them some harm. Their want of intelligence
was remarkable. Ask the distance to a place and each one asked
seemed to have his own estimate. "I reckon it's about fifty mile," or
"I reckon it's about ten mile," or "I reckon it's about thirty mile,"
or "I reckon it's a right smart bit down thar."
One old gentleman, whose hair was as white as the snow that
covered the mountains in winter, lived near Hazel Green in a cabin
chucked against the foot of the mountain, to get it out of the road.
He had deadened several acres of timber on tho side of the mountain,
that, rose up from tho valley, (if a space between mountains little
more than wide enough for a road can be called a valley,) at an
angle of about forty-five degrees, and had corn among the trees.
When asked how long have you lived here? he answered, "I've
always lived about here sir." Have you a good country? " I like
it pretty well sir."
How much corn can you raise to the acre? "1 reckon about
three barl."* How far is it to Prestonburgh ? "I reckon it's about
eighteen mile." The distance from Hazel Green to Prestonburgh,
was, b} T different ones, "reckoned" all the way from eighteen to sixt\-
"mile "
Is it a wonder such men could be incited to rebellion ?
*A "barl" is five bushels.
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CHAPTER V.
CAMP SICKNESS AT HAZEL GREEN.— COLONEL NORTON'S REVOLVER
RAID.— MARCH TO PRESTONBURGH.— FORDING THE LICKING AND
CROSSING THE BIG SANDY.— CITIZENS OP PRESTONBURGH
ABANDON THEIR HOMES.— PURSUIT OF WILLIAMS.
BATTLE OF IVY MOUNTAIN.— GENERAL
NELSON THWARTED BY THE BRIGADE
SURGEONS.— PERILOUS RETURN
TO PRESTONBURGH.
Shortly after arriving at Hazel Green, the men were attacked
with that scourge of camp life, diarrhea. Very few if any were
exempt. All were complaining. The surgeon was overrun with
patients, and his medicine had little or no effect, toward staying the
plague. Some attributed it to the water, others thought it was
caused by eating coarse corn meal which was furnished the men,
and still others thought the water had been poisoned ; but whatever
the cause, or what the remedy administered, the men got little or no
relief until after we left the place. There was another source of dis-
ability here, the cause of, and remedy for which, are fully explained
by an extract from Special Order No. 12, issued October 27, as
follows :
M In view of the frequent premature discharge of pistols, and thereby
wounding soldiers, it is therefore ordered by the Colonel Commanding, that
the commanders of companies collect all the pistols, of every description, in
their respective commands, belonging to the non-commissioned officers and
privates, labeling the same with the name of the owner and the company to
which he belongs, and turn the same over to the regimental quartermaster*
taking his receipt for the same; to be returned to the owner when deemed
practicable by the commander of the regiment."
How many rebel lives were spared by this order is not known,
but in preventing accidents its execution was a success.
On the 31st of October, a permanent Corps of Sappers and
Miners was organized, consisting of two men from each company,
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and placed in command of Sergeant Major Blakesly ; three days'
rations were issued, and one ration ordered cooked, and on the
morning of November 1, the brigade moved forward toward Preston-
burgh, with no regret at leaving Hazel Green. From the time of
leaving the place the health of the men improved, and in a few days
little complaint was heard of sickness.
Licking river, over which there was no bridge, was so swollen
by recent rains that it was necessary for men to haul the wagons
across. One end of a rope was fastened to the wagon tongue, the
other end taken across the stream, and men hauled the wagon across.
An end of the rope was then carried back by a man on horseback, and
another drawn across, and so on till all were over. The water was
up to the wagon beds. About a quarter of a mile from our bivouac
in the Licking river valley, were two stacks of unthreshed oats.
A man dressed in blue approached one of these, and began pulling
out sheaves. Others seeing him, joined him in his work, and soon
both stacks were surrounded with men dressed in blue, and every one
who could get near enough was pulling out bundles of oats. As
soon as one got all he could carry, he started away with his load.
The sight was unique and beautiful; men going out ompty and re-
turning loaded, rominded one of a colony of ants going and return-
ing each with a load larger than itself. Soon the stacks began to
topple, and almost as soon as the top reached the ground, the last
sheaf of oats was on its way to camp, to servo as forage for animals
or beds for soldiers.
We reached the Big Sandy river late in the afternoon of the 6th,
having marched that day twenty-four miles. Our train was eight
miles back, and there was no prospect of supper, but in a heavy
rain we turned aside into a field, built fires of rails, and prepared
to make the best of our situation, when shortly after dark we received
orders to fall in and cross the river. Two regiments were in advance
of the 21st. The ferry was a flat boat that would carry but thirty men
at a time, and was drawn back and forth by means erf a rope stretched
across the river.
The rain ceased about the time we marched to the river, but
the weather was cold, and it was twelvo o'clock before all the regi-
ment was across.
We marched to town a mile and a half distant, and made our-
selves as comfortable as we could for the remainder of the night.
In the morning we found the place almost entirely deserted.
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People io their fright atid haste had taken such valuables aa
they could carry, and made attempts to secret other things, but
houses had much the appearance of owners having abandoned all
their goods.
Tables, chairs, bedsteads and beds, bureaus and mirrors, all in
place, and ready for occupancy and use, with a good supply of coal
for fuel, and more or less provisions on hand, so that the regiment
found not only comfortable quarters, but provisions for breakfast.
Later quantities of preserved, dried and canned fruits were found to
add to our rations.
Foolish wicked people ! To induce innocent men to engage in
rebellion, they had been made to believe that Yankees wero the em-
bodiment of all that was dotostablo and to be dreaded in human
character; that they were the sum of all villanies. If they had told
their people the truth, how much misery would have been avoided
for, if they had told the truth, there would have boen no rebellion,
no war, and no consequent suffering.
The rebellion was conceived in falsehood and ambition ; and
carried on by treachery, deceit, tyranny and cruelty. The pre-
sence of a woman would have protected her home against the wholo
brigade, but this trait in the Yankee character, respect for women,
had not been revealed to them.
The valley of the Licking river is a valley of considerable width,
and like all river valleys the soil is rich and productive, and this
was the only productive land between Hazel Green and Prestonburgh
worthy of mention. Except the Licking valley, there is little tillable
land between the two towns. The road over which we marched was
mainly along narrow valle}^, and there was an occasional settler,
when the valley was wide enough to furnish a small patch of tillable
land. These settlers seemed to be in abject poverty. Their cabins
looked like the abode of anything but comfort. Mueh of the way,
these valleys were only wide enough for a road and mountain
stream, neither of which possessed the right of way. If the country
is of any value, it is not apparent on the surface.
The morning of our arrival in Prestonburgh, October 7th,
Colonel Sill with the 33d Ohio and some picked men from the other
rogiments of the brigade, a section of the battery, and McLaughlin's
Cavalry, marched by a detour to gain Williams' rear, and on the
morning of the 8th, General Nelson with the remainder of his com-
mand, with three days rations marched by the direct road up the
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Big Sandy valley toward Piketon, distant twenty-five or thirty
miles. About 9 o'clock our advance was fired on by the enemy's
pickets from over the river. *
The regiment fell into line, the artillery took position and fired
several shots, which elicited no reply. While standing in line, a
citizen came to the writer and informed him that the rebels had
fortified the side of Ivy Mountain, four miles further on, and intended
to fight us there. The General was pointed out to the citizen, and
he was requested to ride forward, and inform him of Williams'
intentions.
They were seen talking together, but no skirmishers were
thrown out. no precautions were taken. The column moved forward
with the General at its head, in vhe following order : Sappers and
Miners, Colonel Metcalf's Battalion, 2nd Ohio, Section of artillery,
21st and 59th Ohio.
Ivy Mountain, the highest elevation in that vicinity, is hog-back
in shape, about a half a mile in length, with the river running close
along-side of it, so close a part of the way, that the side of the
mountain had been cut down to make a road. At the further end of
the mountain, Gauley Greek empties into the Big Sandy. The
enemy had burned the bridge across Gauley Creek, a structure ten
or fifteen feet high, and constructed a barricade of Htones and such
things as they could get, eighty or a hundred feet up the Hide of the
mountain. Across from the mountain was a cornfield, with a fence
close beside the river. Williams had stationed a part of his force on
the side of the mountain, and a part across the river in the cornfield,
and when the head of the column had nearly reached the creek, it
was greeted with a fire from the side of the mountain, and from
across the river. The fire of the enemy was returned by the Keu-
tuckians and 2d Ohio. The artillery was soon in position to scour
the cornfield and enfilade the enemy's position on the mountain.
The 21st, without halting, hastened up the end of the mountain,
approaching them on their right and rear, and the 59th gave their
attention to the force in the cornfield.
As soon as the 21st came in range, it began firing into the enemy.
The rebels fought us an hour and twenty minutes, and then
retreated precipitately down the end of the mountain and escaped.
The command halted to care for the wounded, bury the dead,
and repair the bridge. Our loss was four killed, and twenty-six
wounded, two of whom died shortly after the battle.
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The enemy lost thirteen killed, and twenty-one too badly
wounded to be taken with them, and six prisoners. The next day
two more were killed. Among the killed was Dr. Drapor, whose
house in Prestonburgh was occupied by a company of the 21st Ohio,
who found a quantity of canned fruit buried in the cellar.
Among the mortally wounded, was ex-State Sonator Rusk, who
promised the ladies where he breakfasted that morning, that he
would bring them a Yankee's scalp in the evening; saying ho was
"good for five Lincolnites."
Instead of five Yankee scalps dangling at his belt, he died soon
after, his body pierced by five Yankee bullets.
We shall not attempt to account for the disparity of loss in the
rebel and Union forces at Ivy Mountain and West Liberty, we leave
that to the reader. It hardly seems possible that they could have
aimed so wildly at so short a range. A secession almanac found at
Decatur Junction the next summer, gave an account of this battle,
and put our loss at one hundred and fifty killed. We were not
detained long by the burnt bridge, and we started in pursuit, the
'21st in advance.
The rebels abandoned several wagons in their retreat, and by
felling trees across the road and destroying bridges, did what they
could to hinder pursuit. Except a few Union families, the houses
from Gauley Creek to Piketon were deserted. The men's haversacks
were getting empty, and they helped themselves to chickens, flour,
meal, fruit, sorghum syrup, turnips, cabbage, or anything convenient,
little effort being made to restrain them. Our progress was slow,
and we did not reach Piketon till the evening of the 10th of
November.
Williams succeeded in crossing the river at Piketon before the
arrival of Colonel Sill's command, but the latter threw a few shells
across to hasten the departure of the rebel rear guard. They
retreated through Pound Gap into Virginia. Crossing the river, we
occupied the camp lately abandoned by the enemy, but they had
broken or destroyed everything they could not take with them;
pieces of broken pottery, Dutch ovens and stove plate lay scattered
about. Shortly after dark the Surgeon of the 21st Ohio, (and it was
said the Surgeons of the other regiments did the same,) came around
and requested Company Commanders to report as ^many sick as
possible.
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The reason for this was said to be, General Nelson ordered the
brigade to be in readiness to march the next morning at 4 o'clock,
and the Surgeons reported it not in condition to march, to prevent it
from going on a winter campaign into Virginia.
The regiment remained in Piketon until the 16th, doing little,
except the work necessary to obtain subsistence. Being able to
obtain very few utensils, cookiug was done in the most primitive
style, but the cheerful manner in which it was done, and the evident
relish with which food was eaten, indicated that the men were
pleased with both provisions and cooks.
About 10 o'clock at night on the 15th, when all was still in
camp, the bugle sounded the reveille. Immediately all was commo-
tion. Men fell in for roll-call, and companies were ordered to furnish
two men each to butcher, and the men to cook one day's rations and
prepare to march immediately.
Delay in butchering caused delay in cooking, and it is impossible
to tell how the night was spent, but not much of it was spent in
• refreshing sleep.
About 3 o'clock in the morning the regiment was ordered to fall
in to cross the river, but no part of it was able to get on the ferry
boat until after daylight. It then crossed the river, was halted beside
the road, where it remained until 8 o'clock, before it was ordered or
permitted to go forward.
The distance from Piketon to Prestonburgh, to which place we
were bound, was variously stated to be from twenty-five to thirty-
two miles. After getting started the order of march was, every man
for himself. The strong pressed forward at a lively gait, and the
weaker as they were able, and by the time the advance reached
camp, the regiment was probably ten miles long. Some reached
camp in good season, and men continued to come in till late at night,
when arrivals ceased, to be resumed the next morning, and continued
until 2 p. m. of the 17th.
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CHAPTER VI.
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LIEUTENANT COLONEL NEIBL1NG IN COMMAND-PREPARING FOR THE
MARCH-OVERLOADED KNAPSACKS — SUICIDE OF A DISCOURAGED
SOLDIER— SUFFERING CAUSED BY CARELESS OFFIOERS-
AN AMUSING INCIDENT-ARRIVAL AT LOUIS-
VILLE-PARTING WITH GENERAL
NELSON.
Colonel Norton went down the river from Piketon in a small
boat leaving Lioutenant Colonel Neibling in command, and on the
17th he issued Special Order No. 16, as follows:
"The tents belonging to each company will be immediately struck, and
be put in complete readiness for putting on board company wagons. The
tents now occupied may remain till morning, but all will tye in readiness for
moving by daylight in the morning. Two days' rations will also be cooked,
and companies in complete readiness for marching by sunrise. Those unable
to march will go on board the steamboat, but no others."
The same day he issued Special Order No. 17, as follows:
"Commandants of companies will see that one day's rations are cooked,
and (hat all baggage is packed, preparatory for marching at 0 o'clock to-mor-
row morning, November 18th. They will also see that those of their
respective commands who are unable to march, and no others, go on board the
steamboat for transportation. Company property and baggage will also be
placed on steamboat."
Not satisfied with tho above orders, some of the company officers
asked to know definitely the arrangement, that they might provide
for their men, reminding the Lieutenant Colonel how tho men had
suffered since starting on the campaign because of carelessness.
They were informed that the steamboat conveying the company
baggage would drop down the river, and stop at night near the
camp of the regiment, and the men would have their provisions,
cooking utensils and tents if they desired. All were busy preparing
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for the march. Captain Alban, who was always on the alert looking
for some means to better the condition of his men, bad pressed a flat-
boat into service, and was having it repaired tor transporting his
company baggage.
An effort was made to dispossess him of the boat, but nine points
of the civil law, possession, were in his favor, he persisted in his claim,
and in this instance, rank yielded to determination. The men, too,
were busy filling their knapsacks, after the manner of raw recruits;
a privilege of which they had hitherto been deprived. Company K
at least, now exerted themselves to make up for lost time.
In the deserted town of Prestonburgh, man}' curious articles had
been discovered, useful articles, and ornamental articles, such as
carpenter's, blacksmith's and shoemaker's tools, knives, forks,|dishes,
quaint specimens of smoothing irons and pottery, mineral and
geological specimens, a wagon load of Patent Office Iteports, and
other articles, "too numerous to mention. '* From the variety at
hand, it was hard to select, but after culling, packing and throwing
out some articles to make room for others, their knapsacks were
finally filled, and they presented a fino appearance, shapely, smooth,
the corners nicely filled out; no company in the regiment was likely
to comparo with Company K.
Though everything was in complete readiness on the morning of
the 18th, all day was consumed in crossing tho river, and at night wo
bivouaced on the west bank. Early in the morning of the 19th the
regiment fell in, but was not permitted to march till noon. It then
had twelve miles to march to reach Paintville, with a mountain to
cross on tho way.
We had nearly reached a place to bivouac on tho bank of the
river, when a gun shot from tho. rear attracted our attention. A
corporal and file of men wore ordored to return, and ascertain if
possible tho cause of the firing.
About half a mile back, they found a man of the rcgimont lying
on tho ground dead. An empty gun beside him, a bare foot and a
ghastly wound under tho chin, told all that could bo learned concern-
ing him. He was buriod near where ho was found.
On reaching the river,wo learned the boat on which was our
company baggage and rations, had gone past to Louisa. Tho men
had been ordered before starting to take a dinner in their haver-
sacks, upon tlie promiso the boat should be with us at night. Wo
afterwards learned that the Quartermaster, who had charge of tho
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boat, had written orders to be with us every night, but he put the
order in his pocket without reading it, and did not stop until he
reached Louisa. Fortunately we had blankets, and, supperless, we
lay down to sleep. About 3 o'clock in the morning rain began to
fall in torrents, and we huddled together as best wo could for shelter.
Shortly after daylight the rain ceased. Captain Alban, whose
boat containing his company baggage and rations was with us, after
giving, his men a scanty breakfast, divided the remainder of his
commissary stores among the rest of the regiment, giving one
cracker to each man.
Thus invigorated, the regiment started on a journey of eighteen
miles over a rough country. Some men were sent on ahead, and
when we reached the place selected for our bivouac, about three-
quarters of a ration of beef and flour were given us, to satisfy our
appetites, and give us strength to march ten miles next day.
During the second day's march, it was noticeable that after each
rest, Company K's knapsacks looked more and more shriveled, until
before reaching Louisa, an examination of their contents would have
shown, that a soldier's "wants were few and easily supplied." One,
and one only, of all those well-filled knapsacks reached Louisa with-
out a dimunition of bulk. A man of great courage and endurance
kept his intact, until within seven miles of Louisa, he complained of
sickness, and turned over his gun and knapsack to his captain for
transportation.
After carrying them sovon miles, the captain did not doubt, nor
will he ever doubt, the man's being sick. The captain himself was
sick — sick of carrying such an enormous load. Only one Patent
Office Eeport roached Louisville.
I need not say we were glad to reach Louisa, or at least our
rations ; and we were never painod by learning that the Quarter-
master who left us to make two days march on so little food, suffered
for want of sustenance. At Louisa our regimental baggage was
changed to another boat, and on the morning of the 22d we boarded
boats and barges, and dropped down to Catlettsburg, whore a fow
changes were made, and we proceeded on our way to Louisville.
An amusing incident occurred on the way. Many of the officers
in the brigade were without shoulder straps, to designate their rank,
and when dinner was ready, some enlisted men ventured in and took
a seat at the table.
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Finding it worked well, as soon as one was through eating there
was one or more ready to take his place. A major was seen
frequently to come in and survey tho table, but failed oath time to
find any vacant seats.
At length in a commanding tone ho demanded to know, whether
"all the men at the table wore commissioned officers?" No one
deigned an answer.
Approaching a captain of the 21st Ohio he imperiously asked,
"Are you a commissioned officer, sir?" Without answering, the
captain in meekness and humility arose, and tondorod the major his
seat and what remained on his plate, and offered au apology for his
rudeness in not waiting until officers of rank were served. A parley
ensued, ending with the Major saying, "I command you, sir, to sit
down and finish your dinner. I am not going to eat till I can have
my friends eat with me." Tho Major retired in good order.
The campaign ended with our arrival at Louisville, on the 24th
of November.
The campaign had been ono of severe labor, exposure and fatigue.
Much of the country over which we had marched was a rough,
mountainous region, and our way had been over divides and along
narrow valleys, courses of mountain streams, that crossed and
re-crossed the road at short intervals, and we had frequent rains, and
cold, and often frosty nights. In crossing streams over which there
wore no bridges, the regiment was often stretched out to two or three
times its natural length, and being required to koop "well closed up"
kept the men on the left walking very rapidly much of the time.
Said Colonel Norton to the writer, as we were marching along one
day, "Why is it so much harder marching on the left of theregimout
than on tho right? On the right the men are walking leisurely
along, and back here every man is doing his best to koop up."
"It is because you koep us 'closing up' all the time. In crossing
the defiles, the regiment gets strung out, and the left is a long way
behind, and they have to hurry to catch up, and they are catching
up most of the time. Let each company march as a separate com-
mand, the men would not havo to hurry so. Company B marches
no further than Company A."
One day the writer thought he would march his company as
men ought to march, and was walking along at its head some rods
in the rear of the men in front, who wore "closing up," when he saw
General Nelson sitting on his horse beside the road. He glanced
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back and saw the files were well dressed and the men in step, and
was rather looking for a compliment for their fine appearance.
Approaching the General, the guns were brought to a shoulder,
saluting him in our best style. All the recognition we got was a
gruff, "Close up;" aud ho this lengthening and closing up process
went on from morning till night. Helping teams up mountains and
out of the mud, marching with wot feet and often in the rain, and
lying on the damp ground with wet clothes, and a wet blanket for
cover, in cold or frosty nights, could not be otherwise than fatiguing
and unhealthy.
I have seen men on arriving at the place of bivouac, wrap
themselves in their blankets and lie down, oblivious to everything
but rest, and havo been obliged to compel them to get up and eat,
before suffering them to sleep.
We made but few long marches. The day we reached the Big
Sandy, we marched twenty-four miles. The necessity for crossing
the river that night, and keeping us out in the cold till after mid-
night, 1 never knew.
We could have gone from Piketon to Prestonburgh, with much
loss fatigue had wo been permitted to rest during the night, and
start early in tho morning; and we could have marched the twelve
milos down the river with ease, if we had been allowed all day,
instead of compelling us to go tho distance in a half day. These,
with the inconvenience, (to characterize it by no harshor term,)
suffered by tho carelessness of officors, not seeing that the men were
supplied with rations, were borne with but little complaint.
At Louisville wo parted with General Nelson; and I think I
voice the universal sentiment of tho regiment when I say, little or no
regret was felt at the separation. He was a true patriot. Few men
in Kentucky espoused tho cause of the Union with greater ardor
than he. Fow if any labored moro assiduously to cultivate and
propagate Union sentiment, and discourage secession tendencies
than ho.
He made several journeys to Washington to consult with the
Prosidont, and it was largely, if not solely by his influence, that arms
were furnished to tho homo guards of tho different cities in the State,
which enabled them to keep tho ascondoucy over the rebels. He
was first to enlist and organize Kentucky troops within the State,
for the Union army. He was brave on the battle field, and was
never accused of exhibiting any symptoms of fear. When the battle
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of Ivy Mountain began, he was at the head of the column, and taking
out his glass he deliberately surveyed the side of the mountain, and
said, "The d — n cusses aro firing at me ;" and speaking to a sapper
and minor, a small man from Company K, said, "Bub, give me your
gun," and he fired up the mountain. He said to the men, "If they
don't hit me you needn't be a bit afraid; for if they can't hit me,
they can't hit the side of a barn. (Ho was a large man.) But he
was haughty, dictational, overbearing and unfeeling toward his sub-
ordinates. He would often give a harsh answer when a kind one
would have answered better. Officers and men under him seldom
accosted him, because they expected a rebuff in return. His manner
to bis inferiors in rank, was what might have boon expected from a
supercilious tyrannical master toward his slaves. Several times after
going into bivouac, the regiment was mado to move, and it was
said the General ordered it to show his authority. A subordinate
had no rights ho folt bound to respect.
But for thoso, ho would have stood high in the estimation of his
command; and had he demonstrated his ability to manage large
bodies of troops on the field, ho would have been among the most
highly esteemed Generals of the war.
His loyalty and patriotism, his watchfulness and perseverance
in opposition to rebellion, and his successful labors to prevent
Kentucky being forced out of tho Union, had enthroned him in the
affections of the loyal people of tho State, and there was groat sorrow
at his untimely and tragic death, which would not have been, had he
entertained a proper respect for the rights and feolings of others ;
a respect duo from the highest to the most humble in life.
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SANITARY CONDITION OF THE REGIMENT.— CHANGE OF COMMANDERS.
ORGANIZATION THE ARMY.— FIRST PAY-DAY OF THE
REGIMENT.— CAMP AT BACON CREEK, KY.,
GENERAL O. M. MITCHELL.
MARCHING ORDERS.
On arriving at Louisville, the regiment went into camp about
five miles from the city, where it remained a few days only, when
it moved threo miles nearer the city to obtain purer water.
During its stay hore, it spent tho timo recruiting its wasted
energies, and occasionally drilling, it having had no opportunity for
drill since leaving Nicholasville, on the 15th of October.
The sanitary condition of the regiment at this time was bad.
A number of the men had not recovered from the disease with
which they were attacked at Hazel Green. The measles broke out on
the 23d of November, coming down the river, and tho new cases of
sickness that developed after arriving at Louisville had greatly
diminished the number "present for duty." I find no statistics by
which to determine the strength of the regiment, but on the 1st of
December, Company K had eighteen men absent sick, and ten in
quarters excused from duty by the surgeon.
Judging by this, probably one fourth of tho regiment were unfit
for duty.
During our absence a change in commanders had been made.
As already stated, when General Anderson was assigned to the
command of tho Department of the Ohio, his headquarters were
established at Cincinnati, to avoid infringing on the neutrality of
Kentucky. On the 12th of September the legislature by resolution
requested him to "immediately enter upon the active discharge of
his duties," and his hoadquartors wore soon removed to Louisville.
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On the 7th of October, being in poor health, he was ordered to turn
over his command to Brigadier General William Tecumseh Sherman.
At this time the necessity tor men was very groat. Bucknor
threatening Louisville, Gonoral Thomas confronted by a large force
under Zollicoffer, and Williams invading the State through Mc-
Cormick's Gap, endangering General Thomas' communications, it is
not strange that he called earnestly for troops. For his anxioty, and
because he thought 200,000 men necessary for the successful pro-
secution of the war in his department, he was thought to be crazy,
and was called to Washington, and the Department turned over to
Brigadier General Dan Carlos Buell.
Troops in the Department of the Cumberland were first organ-
ized into brigades, and the brigades numbered consecutively. On
the 2nd of December, General Buell issued an order combining
brigades into divisions.
General Mitchell remained in Cincinnati until the 19th of Novem-
ber, when he was ordered to take command of Camp Jenkins near
Louisville, to assist in organizing and disciplining troops, and was
soon after ordered to Bacon Crock for the same purpose. On tho 3d of
December, ho was assigned to tho command of tho 3d Division, which
consisted of the 8th, 9th and 17th brigades, and Edgerton, Simonson
and Loomis' battorios. The 21st Ohio was assigned to the 9th
brigade, which consisted of the 2nd, 21st and 33d Ohio, and 10th
Wisconsin regiments, with Colonel J. W. Sill as its commander.
The regiment was at this time at Louisville, but it marched on the
9th, stopping a few days at Elizabethtown. It was paid on the 13th to
includo the month of October. We had long boon suffering for want
of money, and tho appoarance of tho Paymaster caused universal
joy ; for there was great dearth because of empty purses. The
regiment reached Bacon Creek tho 18th of Docembcr, and was soon
settled in camp. Tho health of the men had greatly improved since
arriving at Louisville. Some had returned from hospital, but there
were others who had contracted or dcvolopod disabilities which
rendered them unfit for the service, and for which they wore
afterward discharged.
Most of tho regiments in camp at Bacon Crook were recently
enlisted, and had no practical knowledge of tho duties required of
soldiers.
Some of thorn, however, had seen service in West Virginia, and
there were a few men in tho other regiments who had ro-enlisted,
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after being mustered out of the three months' service. Out of these
General Mitchell set to work determined to have, as he expressed it,
" the best division in the army."
To accomplish this, he prescribed rules for camp, he witnessed
drills and parades, he inspected men on post and in camp, he visited
camp guards, guard quarters and picket posts, at any and all times
of day and night, impressing upon outposts the necessity of greatest
vigilance where an enemy would be least expected ; he regularly
superintended artillery practice, and if a fatigue party was on duty
directed much of their labors. He was not only busy himself, but he
strove to have all under him, both officers and privates, constantly
employed.
A morning gun was fired at 5 o'clock, when all were to bo out
of bed, the men to answer roll call, and all officers to report to the
Colonel or commandant of the regiment. Breakfast at six o'clock ;
Sick call at seven ; Inspection of Company quarters at eight ; Brill
at nine; Dinner at 12:30 p.m.; Drill again at 1:30; Inspection
of quarters by the Colonel or Major ; Dress parade at four, and
supper at five. These with details for camp guards, picket and
fatiguo duties, cleaning guns, policing Company quarters, etc., kept
all pretty busy. Then, it was said three miles of puncheon road
were made in the eight weeks we were at Bacon Creek. Few men
realized how busily all were employed, and none complained or
thought the exactions made of them were burdensome or unreason-
able. He never failed to reprove when it was needed, nor to com-
mend for the proper discharge of soldierly duties. When required
to get down from his horse at night in the mud to give the counter-
sign, he thought the one requiring it could be trusted on post, in the
presence of the enemy.
Such was the success of his labors, that Regular Army officers
often expressod surprise, that volunteers could be brought to such a
high state of drill and discipline in so short a time.
A history of the regiment would not be complete without men-
tioning its faults, as well as its good qualities, and I regret I shall be
obliged to say, the discipline acquired at Bacon Creek was not main-
tained throughout the service, though it would have been better, for
both the regiment and the service, if it had.
I take occasion here to say, that neither the 21st Ohio nor any
other regiment of General Mitchell's old 3d Division, ever disgraced
itself or its founder on the battle fiold. During the stay of the
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regiment at Bacon Creek, it made little or no personal history. It
had a laudable ambition to excel, and a soldierly pride possessed it,
that rendered the discharge of its duties pleasant, and every sur-
vivor of the regiment will remember the time spent at Camp Jeffer-
son, as the most pleasant part of its camp life. At no camp were
the men so busy, at no time was military duty performed with such
care and precision, at no time was discipline so strict, and yet I do
not believe a survivor of that time can be found, but will say it was
the pleasantest period in the regiment's camp life.
It may not be amiss to relate an occurrence in which the regi-
ment was interested, though it was local in its character. At the
commencement of the war, contractors by design or otherwise, pur-
chased large quantities of rejected bacon, meat in the hands of dealers
which they were unable to sell for ordinary consumption. This was
being received and issued by regimental quartermasters to the men
of the various regiments. Necks and shanks of beef were often
issued too, contrary to Army Kegulations. These things occurring
too often, I directed my Orderly Sergeant, Joseph H. Hornback, to
"bring no more stinking meat, or necks and shanks into this company."
On the 15th of January, 1862, while I was out of camp, the
quartermaster offered him some shoulders, (bacon), which he rejected.
Complaint was made to Lieutenant Colonel Niebling, that the
orderly of Co. K had refused to receive and issue the meat, and
Colonel Niebling sent for him, and ordered him peremptorily, to
"draw that meat and issue it to the men."
The orderly was in no hurry to obey, and was eating supper,
when a Corporal and a file of men appeared, by Colonel Niebling's
order, to escort him to the quartermaster's. I returned just as the
meat was brought to company quarters, and ordering it put in the
non-commissioned officer's tent, petitioned Colonel Norton for the
appointment of a Board of Survey, and the following order was
issued :
Camp Jefferson, January 15, 1862,
SPECIAL ORDER No. 1
"A Board of Survey, to consist of Captain A. McMahan, Captain M.
Caton and Lieutenant W. Vance to examine subsistant stores issued to Capt.
Canfield'a Co. K, and report condition of same. This board will convene at
such hour of the day as the chairman may appoint."
By order of
JESSE S. NORTON,
EDWARD L. BA1RD, Col. Com. 21rt Regi. 0. V. I.
Lieut, and Adj't.
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The Board reported the meat unwholesome, and unfit to be
issued. No complaint was afterward made of tainted moat being
issued to the regiment.
The time was drawing near for the regiment to move against
the enemy. The victory of General Thomas at Mill Spring, which
resulted in dispersing the forces under Zollicoffer and Crittenden,
deprived the array under Johnston of its support on its right, and
the operations of General Grant at Forts Henry and Donelson,
having drawn off a part of Johnston's force, General Buell deter-
mined to move directly on Bowling Green.
The first intimation the regiment had of a move, was a faint
cheer from a distant part of the camp, about ten o'clock at night, on
the 10th of February, in which regiment after regiment joined,
throughout the brigades and divisions of the army, until the heavens
rang with glad sounds, from thousands and thousands of throats.
Though at a loss at first to know what it meant, wo were not
long kept in suspense, for soon the Major proclaimed through the
camp of the regiment, "Cook one day's rations and be ready to
march at seven o'clock to-morrow morning."
No order could have been received with greater manifestations
of joy. Without waiting for morning, officers and men set about
making all the preparation that could be made for an early depar-
ture in the morning. Everything not actually needed during the
night, and for preparing breakfast in the morning, were snugly
stowed in the trunk or knapsack.
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CHAPTER VIII.
MARCH ON BOWLING GREEN, KY., AND NASHVILLE, TENN.— CAPTURE OP
BOWLING GREEN— REBEL DESTRUCTION OP RAILROAD PROPERTY-
ARRIVAL AT NASHVILLE-PREPARATION TO ADVANCE ON
ALABAMA -BUILDING BRIDGES -RECEPTION AT
SHELBY VI LLE, TENNESSEE.
In the midst of the hurry and bustle, Colonel Norton appeared
at the Headquarters of Co. K, and said, "Captain you will remain
here to guard the bridge and such stores as may be left. Be vigilent.
The command of the post will devolve upon you. See that no harm
comes to anything under your charge." Most of the men of the
company were sorely disappointed, and not a few cursed the day
they joined the 21st Regiment of Ohio Infantry Volunteers. They,
no doubt, felt that the marching of the army meant the death of the
rebellion, and they could not bear the thought of not Being permitted
to assist in its final overthrow.
As ordered, the army assembled at Bacon Creek, moved in the
morning of the 11th of February, General Mitchell's 3d division in
the advance, and arrived before Bowling Green the 13th. The place
had been strongly fortified, eight forts commanding every avenue of
approach to the town, and all the timber cut down so as to hinder as
much as possible the approach of an army.
All the forts had been planned by the most skillful engineers,
and Forts Baker and College Hill were especially strong, and diffi-
cult of approach. The former covered about an acre of ground, and
the latter was much larger.
As before stated, the dispersion of the force under Zollicoffer by
General Thomas, left Johnson without support on his right, and he
claims to have sent sixteen thousand men to assist Floyd and Pillow,
leaving but eleven thousand for the defence of Bowling Green. The
capture of Fort Henry on the 6th, and Fort Donelson on the 12th of
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February, placed General Grant on his left flank, and General Buell's
army in front of the town, rendered the evacuation of the place
necessary. Before leaving, however, the bridges across Barren
river were destroyed, but the railroad was not materially damaged.
On arriving before the town, General Mitchell fired a few shots
to hasten or hinder the departure of those who lingered. An engine
attached to a train ready to leave was disabled, and the train set on
fire by the rebels. A smoke-stack was knocked from another
locomotive, and several houses wore hit. As soon as means of cross-
ing the river could be provided, he crossed and occupied the town ?
and waiting only for supplios, he marched rapidly to Nashville,
which had also been evacuated, the rebels retreating to Murfreesboro.
He reached Nashville on the 22d of February.
The company left at Bacon Creek found plenty to do in its
isolation, taking care of and sending away the sick, collecting and
turning over property left by the army, loading and forwarding
Commissary and Quartermasters stores, and perfecting themselves in
skirmish drill and bayonet exorcise.
On the 15th, Colonel Norton sent an order from Bowling Green,
for the company to procure teams and follow until it came up with
the regiment.
All the teams at the post were busy hauling forward supplies,
and they were not able to get supplies forward as fast as needed.
General Wood, at Green .River, advised against pressing teams, and
at Headquarters at Louisville, the company was ordered to remain
where it was, until relieved and ordered away by General Buell.
It was detained at Bacon Creek until the 3d of March, when
two teams having been furnished to transport the company baggage,
it was sent forward to Bowling Green, and the company followed
next day on the cars. .Reaching Barren Kiver they found the bridge
occupied by General Wood's Division, and were unable to cross
until the sixth. The next morning the company went forward on
the cars from Bowling Green for Nashville, bivouacking at Edgefield
on the evening of the 7th ot March, the teams still back. The next
morning it crossed the Cumberland Eiver and joined the regiment.
The 16th of March the regiment left for Murfreesboro, where we
were again obliged to build the bridge, the rebels having destroyed
both the railroad and the wagon bridges across Stone's Kiver. The
bridge, over a hundred feet long, was completed in ten days, General
Mitchell superintending and assisting in the work. An officer of the
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21st Ohio went where they were at work, General Mitchell among
the rest, in the mud and water.
The General asked, "What is your business here?"
"I came down to see how you are getting along."
"Then get right away. We don't want you here. We won't
have anybody here that don't work." At this, and all other places
where we stopped, the 21st furnished its full share of officers and
men, for camp, picket and fatigue duty. The bridge completed,
supplies brought forward, and Colonel Duffield having arrived with
his 23d brigade, on the 3d of April, the division again marched, and
on the evening of the 5th bivouaced on the bank of Duck .River,
two miles from Shelbyville, where another bridge had been burned.
During the two days march from Murfreesboro, it rained almost
incessantly. The roads were muddy, and the men were very much
fatigued, but invigorated by sleeping on wet ground, with wet
blankets for cover, the next day our brigade marched triumphantly
through the town of Shelbyville, where we met a royal reception.
Shelbyville, from the intense loyalty of its citizens, was called
the "Boston of the South." A large body of citizens, men, women
and children, had collected on the street through which we passed,
and the stars and stripes were floating and waving in every direction.
The troops were cheered vociferously to which they responded with
a will. Bands played, and men and women wept for joy. One lady,
a little past middle age, whose heart was fired with patriotism, was
beside the street making a speech to the men as they passed.
Dead to self and her surroundings, she was pouring fourth the
emotions of her soul in a stream of fervid eloquence, that would have
secured wrapt attention from any but a body of men infuriated with
joy or madness.
The din of rejoicing precluded the possibility of hearing what
she said, but catching the inspiration of her manner and tones of
voice, the fifes sounded more shrill, the drums beat louder, and the
men cheered more vigorously. Seldom has a reception been tender-
ed any body of men, such as greeted the 9th Brigade at Shelbyville,
Tennessee.
Passing through town the brigade went into camp.
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THE MITCHELL RAIDERS— THEIR ORGANIZATION AND DEPARTURE-
THRILLING STORY OF THEIR EXPEDITION— THEI R FATE-CAPTURE
OF H UNTSVI LLE, ALABAMA.
In the afternoon of the day of our arrival at Shelbyville, volun-
teers were called for to go on a secret expedition. For this purpose
Marion A. Ross, Perry G. Shadrach, George D. Wilson and William
Pittinger, volunteered from the 2d Ohio regiment; M. J. Hawkins,
William Reddick, John Wollam, Samuel Slavens, Samuel Robinson,
D. A. Dorsey and Jacob Parrott from the 33d, and Mark Wood and
John A. Wilson, of Company C; William Knight of Company E ;
John M. Scott and Wilson W. Brown, of Company F ; William
Bensinger and John R. Porter, of Company G ; Robert Buffum, of
Company H, and Blihu H. Mason, of Company K, from the 21st O.
They were to be accompanied by J. J. Andrews, their leader, and
William Campbell, both citizens of Kentucky. On the evening of
the 7th, having procured citizens clothes at Shelbyville, they met
outside the pickets, where they received their instructions from
General Mitchell.
They were to proceed south to some point near Atlanta, capture
a train, and returning, destroy the telegraph lines and bridges, and
do all the damage they could to the railroad, returning to our lines
at Bridgeport.
Their parting with General Mitchell is described as very tender.
Taking each by the hand, with tearful eyes he bade them good-by,
saying he feared he should never see them again. Dividing into
parties of twos or threes,* they reached Chattanoogo on Friday the
11th, a day later than expected, and the next day near sunset took a
train for Marietta, where they arrived about midnight.
Early the next morning, the party except Porter and Hawkins
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(who were by some accident not present), took the train north, and
at big Shanty, a station some eight or ten miles north of Marietta,
while the conductor, train hands and passengers were at breakfast,
the party seized the train and started north with the engine and
three box cars. Fuller, the conductor, Murphy and one other man,
as soon as they found what had been done, took a light flat-bottomed
car, and started in pursuit, and for twenty miles they continued the
chase, pushing the car up grade and riding down.
At Etowah River, they found an old switch engine, with which
they traveled faster and with greater ease, till meeting a train they
procured an engine with which they traveled with greater speed.
The party finding themselves so closely pursued, destroyed the
telegraph so that no word could be sent ahead, but did not make
sure work destroying bridges to prevent pursuit. If a bridge was
set on fire, the pursuers were near enough to extinguish it before
much damage was done. If the track was torn up, thev ran over,
by taking rails from behind and placing them before the engine,
until solid track was gained. The fleeing party were not only
crowded from behind, but they were hindered by extra trains from
the north, so that after passing Dalton, they had no time to destroy
the telegraph even, and now it was simply a race for life ; and yet
the pursued only hoped to gain the seclusion of some friendly forest,
through which they might escape; as the enemy would be notified
at Chattanoogo, by way of Cleveland of their approach. The pursu-
ing engine was in sight, and had been for miles; the fleeing engine
was getting short of both wood and water, its journals were heated
for want of oil, and they did what only remained for them to do,
reverse their engine, sending it back to meet their pursuers, and fled
to the woods. Citizens and soldiers aided by dogs soon captured
them. The rebels were extremely anxious to find out who the leader
of the party and engineer were, and its objects, and "Jacob Parrott,
(1 quote from John A. Wilson's Adventures,) of the H3d Ohio, the
youngest of the party, and who had a boyish appearance, was
stripped naked by the inhuman devils who captured him near
Ringgold, the game day we left the engine, and four men held him
stretched hand and foot on a large rock, while others held revolvers
to his head threatening him with instant death if he made the least
effort at resistance.
Having thus placed him, a rebel lieutenant scored and gashed
his naked back with a raw hide, to mako him confess, and more
especially to tell the names of the leader and engineer.
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Thrice was he released and asked to confess, and thrice put to
the torture because he refused, until his inhuman captors had sick-
ened and tired of the inhuman spectacle before them, for although
they had whipped him until his back was one mass of bloody welts,
and bruised, quivering, lacerated flesh, still did the heroic lad refuse
to open his lips and disclose a word that might betray his comrades.
His back became a mass of sores, and with a hard floor to lie on and
no covering, it was no wonder that his affliction nearly cost him his
life." Of these, Andrews, the leader, Campbell, Ross, Shadrach,
George D. Wilson, Slavens, Robinson and Scott, were tried and con-
victed as spies and hung.
Andrews was first executed, and it was intended to bury him
where his remains could never be found ; but years after the war, a
citizen disclosed his grave, and his remains were identified by the
rope still around his neck.
All have been removed to the National Cemetery at Chattanooga,
and a suitable monument erected to their memory.
About the middle of October the remaining prisoners broke
jail at Atlanta, and Hawkins, Dorsoy, Brown, Knight, Wood, Wilson,
Porter and Wollam, escaped to the Federal lines. The rest were
recaptured but afterwards exchanged.
Leaving Shelbyville at 10 o'clock the next morning after the
departure of the raiders, we bivouaced ten miles out on the road to
Huntsville. The next morning, April 9th, marched again, passed
through Fayette, thirty-one miles from Huntsville, at 10 a. m„
crossed a spur of the Cumberland Mountains, and rested ten miles
beyond Fayette. At Fayette we received news ot the battle of
Pittsburgh Landing. At 3 o'clock p. m., a detail of men was sent
back for two days rations. These reached us at 12 o'clock midnight,
the rations were cooked, and at 2 o'clock we were ordered forward,
and reached Huntsville, Alabama, at 1 p. m., April 11th. The town
was already in the possession of our forces, Colonel Dumont having
arrived with his brigade before daylight that morning, and captured
fifteen locomotives, a large number of passenger and freight cars, a
quantity of commissary stores, and 170 prisoners. ,
CHAPTER X
EXPEDITION TO STEVENSON.— NORTHERN ALABAMI AN8.-8OUTHERN
HATRED AND SPITE.— FI RST LIBERATION OF SLAVES.
EXPEDITION TO ATHENS.— COMPANY
DETAILS TO DECATUR AND
ELK RIVER.— LAX
DISCIPLINE.
Immediately on our arrival at Huntsville, an expedition to
Stevenson, 65 miles distant, consisting of companies A, F and D of
the 21st, and detachments from the 2d and 33d Ohio Regiments,
under the command of Colonel Sill, was sent to secure the railroad
to that place, and to meet the raiders who loft us at Sholbyvillo. In
the latter they were sorely disappointed.
Returning the next day, the train stopped at a station, and some
of the men strayed up town. A man of Co. F, (a boy about 18years
old,) was inducod by a citizen to go to his smokehouse to get some
meat. As they entered the wife who was near, closed and fastened
the door on tho outside, and the citizon snatched the soldier's bayonet
from its scabbard, and threatened him with instant death if he made
a noiso. A scuffle for life ensued, and tho result might have been
doubtful, had not a passing comrade heard the noiso, and bursting
open the door, secured the citizon; but not until ho had inflicted
several serious wounds upon the soldier with the bayonet.
Tho fato of that citizen will probably forever remain a mystery
to tho public.
Jackson County, where this occurred, is a rough region and con-
sequently inhabited by " poor whites," such as already described as
living in the mountain region of Kentucky, except that tho Ala-
bamians wore more full of prejudice against Yankees, and were more
cruel and blood-thirsty than Kentuckians.
For some time a train boaring soldiers was not allowed to pass
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over the road without boing fired upon by citizens in hiding. On
the 25th of April, the 21st was suddenly dispatched to Stevenson to
support a detachment near there, that was threatened by the enemy.
On the way the regiment was fired on by two bushwackors. Strango
to say no one was hit though the tops of the cars were covered with
men. Returning the 29th, wo wore again fired on. General Mitchell
by proclamation warned them against bushwacking, telling them if
they wished to fight against the government of tho United States*
they must go into the army, and carry on a legitimate warfare.
Later, Captain Gates with a detachment of Michigan Engineers and
Mechanics, going over the same road, was fired on, and a man
wounded. The train stopped at tho station near by, aud the Captain
by inquiry became satisfied whore tho men lived who had committed
the deed, and going to the houso inquirod for them. The women
represented that they wore away on some business, but that they
wore peaceful loyal citizens.
Captain Gates suggested it was better for such mon to remain at
home ; that their presence at homo would bo proof of their innocence
in case any depredations were committed.
While ho was talking with tho women, a Sorgoant went up stairs,
and piling window curtains and other combustibles on a bod, set
them on fire, and came down, closing the door. Soon tho smell of
fire alarmed the women, but tho Captain strove hard to quiet their
fears, until it could no longer bo concealed, when ho quietly remark-
ed, "I guess the houso is on fire," and walked away. But tho depre-
dations did not ceaso until one village was burned, and the inhabit-
ants assured if any moro trains wore fired on, tho whole count ry
would be laid waste.
On the 23d of April, the prisoners were sent north, in charge of
Captain Caton and his Co. II. Most of thorn wore from Mississippi
and Louisiana, and were physically much superior to the poor
whites wo had boon accustomed to meoting.
About fifty of them wanted to take the oath of allegiance, and be
permittod to go home, but General Mitchell refused to lot any go
home, that lived outsido of territory not in our possession. Several
from Kentucky and Tennessee were permitted to return home.
Occasionally one would make an effort to appear cheerful, but as a
rule they were sober, and quite crestfallen.
Taught as they had been that tho Yankees were a horde of bar-
barians, incapable of feelings of clomoiicy or mercy, and delighting
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in cruel and criminal practice**, no wonder they looked forward with
gloomy forebodings.
The place and length of their confinement, the treatment to
which they would be subjected, even if their lives wore spared, were
mysteries to them, which shrouded their spirits in gloom and
sadness.
Many and anxious inquiries were made as to their probable
destination, and they were visibly affected when told, probably to
the far north.
Many expressed gratitude for the kind treatment they had re-
ceived since their capture, and hoped the war would soon close and
we meet as friends, in a peaceful country. We encouraged them
what we could, by assuring them they would be kindly treated.
At Huntsville wo saw exhibited more hatred and spite than we
had before anywhere seen. It was not uncommon that women on
the approach of a soldier, turned scornfully away, as if the air had
been suddenly tainted with au odor that was unbearable. Ono
woman spit upon a soldier, and ho hit her a back-handed slap that
made her squall. Tho writer was going up town ono day and he
hoard a soldier say, "Call mo that again, and I'll kill you by G — d."
" What did he call you" said I ? (Tho soldier had not seen mo
before I spoke to him.) "I know you're an officer, but if he calls me
that again I'll shoot him by G — d" said ho.
What did he call you? "Ho called me an Abolitionist. I never
was an Abolitionist, and I'll be d d if I'll be called one." "Well
I guess you can take care of yourself," said I. "We did'nt como
hore to bo insulted; keep cool." I did'nt think that citizen would
ever venturo to call another soldier an abolitionist, or any other
epithet calculated to insult him. On Friday, tho 2d of May, Captain
Ewing of Company D, arrived in camp, with two hundred men, all
paroled prisoners.
The Captain had been home cn leave, and he and those with
him were coming to join their regiment, (about twenty-five of whom
belonged to the 21st Ohio,) when they woro captured by John
Morgan, paroled, and permitted to join their regiments, and remain
until exchanged. Others of the 21st Ohio wcro captured about this
time, among them Sergeant Mahony, who was returning from re-
cruiting service, who were paroled on the field, but compelled to
turn back.
Captain Caton, who it will be remombored went north with
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prisoners, turned them over at Columbia, and was returning in
advance of his company.
At a bridge from which a squad of the 18th Ohio had been
driven, the train on which he was, was wrecked, and he taken
prisoner. He was reported killed ; but after a long captivity he re-
turned, greatly to the joy of all the regiment, by whom he was
highly esteemed.
Captain Alban is entitled to the honor of being the first officer of
the regiment to set a slave at liberty.. On the 3d of May, when
Officer of the Day, a colored woman came to him in great distress,
saying her husband who belonged to ex-secretary Walker, was in
jail, being kept to be sold south.
The Captain went to the jail and ordered the man set at liberty,
and when he assured the woman her husband would not be taken
away with us, her joy know no bounds. TEis day the 33d Ohio
returning from Stevenson, was firod on and two men wounded.
About this time, it was said a petition signed by nine hundred
of the citizens of Huntsville, was presented to General Mitchell, ask-
ing him to assign the regiment to provost duty in the town. If this
was in consequence of the gentlemanly conduct of the men of the
regiment, it was a doservod compliment ; but if it was the result of
the attitude of its commanding officer toward citizens, it should have
been very humiliating; for the regiment, though not always subjected
to the most rigid discipline, had ever been prompt and uncomplain-
ing in discharge of duty, and had always expressed regret that they
could not take j>art in all the conflicts going on. During the stay at
Huntsville, the regiment had been very steadily employed. The
writer reported to Colonel Sill shortly after arriving there, for
"Orders for the Officers of the Day."
"See that there is battalion drill two hours in the forenoon, and
two in the afternoon," said he.
"Colonel, please allow mo to state the circumstances of the regi-
ment," said I. "Fully one half of the regiment is out of camp on
duty each day. Thoso arc roliovcd and return about nine o'clock
each morning. One hour for breakfast, two hours for drill before
noon, dinner, and two hours drill afternoon, gives but little time to
rest." Colonel Sill replied :
"I am glad you mention it, for I did not think of it. Let the
men rest in the forenoon, but have drill in the afternoon." This with
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fatigue details, policing camp, etc., kept the regiment closely em-
ployed.
On Friday evening, May 9th, about sunsot, wo wore ordered to
prepare two days' rations and be ready to march at ten o'clock.
Taking a train, we arrived in Athens about sunrise next morning.
On a hand car on a switch, were five dead men of the 37th Indiana.
A Lieutenant of that regiment statod, that he was stationed at a
bridge with fourteen men. He was attackod and fought until he
lost seven men, and then retreated. The dead were obtained under
a flag of truce. About this time a company of the 37th Indiana were
captured. That (Saturday) night companies G, I and K of the 21st
were on grand guard, but were not attacked.
On our arrival at Athens two citizens camo to the writer, and
asked to be introduced to the Colonel of the regiment. They com-
plimented the officors and mon of tho 21st Ohio in high terms, upon
the reputation which had proceeded them from Huntsville, and
pointing out their residences, assured us their houses wore open to
the officers during the stay of the regiment in Athens.
The noxt day, Sunday, the rogimont was ordorod to roturn, and
reached Huntsville at 5 o'clock p. m.
May 14th, General Mitchell captured 237 prisoners without
firing a gun,' (who he learned had planned to capturo a provision
train,) by surrounding them while they were lying in ambush. On
the 18th of May two thousand men, among whom were two companies
and six men from each of the othor companies of tho 21st, having
procured horses, started north to intercept a body of cavalry, who
had been busy interrupting our communications. They were unable
to compel them to fight, but succeeded in dispersing them, and
returned. On our return from Athens tho regiment was assigucd to
provost duty, which with details for various othor purposes, kept the
men busy. The discipline acquired at Bacon Creek had been well
kept up ; there was only one complaint, that when thero was any
fighting to bo done, it had boon tho fortuno of tho regiment to be
somewhere else. The men had been ceaselessly active, and always
proud in tho discharge of their soldierly duties, and the reckless,
lawless element had been kept well in subjectiou. And too, tho
discipline thus far sustained had not been irksome; tho straight
jacket they were wearing had boon gradually put on, and so gradually
that its constraint was scarcely noticed; and they were wearing it
with ease and comfort, seeing that it the better fitted them for the
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duties they entered upon when they enlisted to defend and save their
country from dissolution.
I am led to the above reflections, because the regiment was
about to retrogade from the high esteem in which it had been held,
both by itself, and others, with whom it had come in contact.
The 28th of May found the regiment again in Athens, where it
relieved the 18th Ohio to allow that regiment to join in an expedi-
tion to threaten Chattanooga, to attract the attention of the enemy
from General Morgan, who was operating against Cumberland Gap.
Our duty was to protect the railroad from Elk River to Decatur,
with regimental headquarters at Athens. Company I was stationed
at Elk River, Co. K at Decatur Junction, and Co. E four miles up the
road from the Junction.
Colonel Norton was nominally in command, but as at Huntsville
he had seldom been in camp, so at Athens he delegated his duties to
subordinates, and took up his abode with a citizen, from whose
mansion he rode out almost daily.
The regiment had not been here long, before it was openly
asserted by citizens, that it "would not be attacked while it remained
in Athens."
Relieved by this assurance of any apprehension of danger, its
duties were only nominal. All necessity for vigilance and discipline
ceased. If men went on picket, there was no cause for watchfulness;
it was only necessary to spend the time pleasantly and return to
camp. Men on duty in the town only sought a good time, chatting
and otherwise enjoying themselves as best they could. Guards sent
out to protoct property were called in to meals, and found in every
way a soft place. Officers and citizens met on friendly terms, chatt-
ed, drank together and were merry. Though this was to some a
pleasant condition of affairs, many, perhaps I should say a majority
of the regiment were sorely vexed by it. They could see no honor
in the promised safety.
They could see no benefit to tho service in an immunity from
danger, purchased by being subject to the behests of disloyal citizens,
and many of them cursed the day they joined the regiment.
Citizens passed in and out of our lines at will. Sovoral times
the Commandant at Decatur Junction received written orders from
Colonel Norton to "pass Mr. through his lines, and assist him
to cross the Tennessee River." This gontloman always carried a
well-filled satchel, which we have every reason to believo contained
mail for the southern army. There was little necessity for discipline
and little effort was made to encourage it.
The popularity of its officers had secured safety to the regiment,
and it could rest in ease, peace and safety.
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THE SLAVERY QUESTION — COLONEL NORTON AT THE FI8HBAKE— HIS
RETIREMENT FROM THE REGIMENT— HIS TROUBLE WITH GENERAL
MITCHELL-PLANTERS AFTER THEIR 8LAVES — CAPTAIN Mc
MAHAN'S ARREST-THE BLACK CALABOOSE- CAPTAIN
CANFIELD*S REFUSAL TO SURRENDER SLAVES-
FORTUNATE ENDING OF THE WHOLE
TROUBLE— THE ROOT OF THE EVIL AS
v DISCUSSED BY COLONEL
McMAHAN.
A history of the regiment would be incomplete without a dis-
cussion of the slavery question, and it calls for a fair consideration,
for it was at the bottom of some of the most sorious troubles that
ever arose in the regiment.
But while striving to impartially record tho facts as they
occured, I find my mind searching for some way to avoid the diffi-
culties in which I was personally concerned, and as the subject so
far as our regiment was concerned was surrounded with blind preju-
dices, and partisan animosities, from which I was not free, some of
tho bias may still remain. I may digress still further and say, that
there were very few questions that moved tho regiment at any time,
in which I was not concerned.
When tho regiment was mustered into the service in 1861, it
was made up of about equal numbers of two great political parties,
Democrats and Kepublicans.
With regard to the principles of these parties, it is sufficient to
say here, that the Democratic party held that each state was sover-
eign, and that property in negro slaves was entitled to recognition
and protection, the same as other chatties ; while tho Republicans
held, that tho general government was supreme, and negro slavery
was a crime, and the civil war was the result of this difference. It
would serve no purpose to discuss tho difference between what may be
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called conservative Republicans and Abolitionists. There was no
real difference. When they moved, their tracks all pointed in the
same direction. The Douglas wing of the Democratic party, to
which I adheared, was opposed to a dissolution of the Union, and
further than that, each man had principles of his own. But when
Fort Sumpter was fired upon by the Democrats of the south, and the
integrity of the Union threatened, the patriots of the north arose to
protect the whole nation, and the slavery question so far as our
regiment was concerned, had no consideration whatever at that time.
But it only slept, and in the meantime, the Union army was
often defeated ; but when it awoke it was a monster, crying "Peace !
Peace! Tho war for the Union is a failure!" The audacious mili-
tary methods of General Ormsby McKnight Mitchell, under whom
the regiment was serving, surprised and captured tho city of Hunts-
ville in northern Alabama, at daylight, on tho 11th day of April,
1862. This is the most lovely country in tho world ; the land of the
magnolia, and the home of the mockiug bird ; but it was in the heart
of the slave power, and here we saw the perfection of systematic
slavery. The planters wero among tho most exclusively aristocratic
people of the south, and their southern welcome and gracious hospi-
tality for people whom they saw fit to recoive, could not be
surpassed. *
We were not long in Huntsville until some of the planters came
into the camp of the regiment to recover fugitive slaves, who were
often secreted in the tents of northern Democrats. There were very
few men in the regiment who would deceive the slaves. They were
always told that we could not take care of them, and that the land of
freedom was directly under the north star. Colonel Jesse S. Norton,
who was in command at that time, would allow no interference by
the men, and the slaves were retaken without trouble, to the great
disgust of the Yankees, as well as tho agreeable surprise of the
planters, and the slaves. They wore only chatties then.
This state of affairs and the prominence of Colonol Norton soon
introduced him into southern society, and directly thereafter a party
was made up, and a fish-bake arranged at a resort south of Hunts-
ville, beyond the Union picket line, to which he was invited ; and he
went. That same day General Mitchell collected a mounted escort,
and led a reconnoissance on his own account, and for the second
time the local statesmen of Huntsville, who were all rebels, as well
as Colonel Norton, were not only surprised, but dismayed, to see the
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General and his hobbling dragoons tumble in upon them, in the
midst of their hilarity. The fish-bake was broken up, and Colonel
Norton was reprimanded in severe terms in the presence of the
party, for being absent from his command, and outside of the army
lines without permission, and ordered to return to his quarters under
arrest.
This humiliation was the sole cause of that bitter personal war-
fare, which Colonel Norton afterwards waged against General
Mitchell, and which ended in his own downfall, and the removal of
General Mitchell to another department. Colonel Norton was
relieved from arrest, after being confined to his quarters for two
days, but he never took any interest in his regiment afterwards. He
bent his attention to forming the acquaintance of the planters, and
prominent men of the country, and laying plans for revenge on
General Mitchell, which turned out to be a pit for himself.
After the regiment occupied Athens on the 28th of May and
went into camp south of the town, he took up his quarters at the
residence of a planter some distance north of town, and remained
there until relieved from duty on the 4th of July, and although he
did not resign until tho 20th day of December following, his military
career was practically eude.d. The reasons for his release from duty
are given in a letter of General J. D. Cox further on,* and here is
opened a new field for explanation, but not now. Thus while Colonel
Norton had no clear convictions on the slavery question, his affilia-
tion with pro-slavery men, who were also enemies of his government,
worked his ruin, and deprived the regiment of its commander and
original organizer.
While at Athens the black calaboose of the south nearly termin-
ated the usefulness of our regiment. Slaves came to us bringing
information of the enemy far south of our lines, and expecting pro-
tection and freedom, to be greatly disappointed.
Individual members of the regiment often secreted them or
steered them on to the north, but they were usually surrendered to
their masters, who came boldly after them.
In one case at least, a slave was not allowed to enter our lines,
but was detained at the outpost, and surrendered to his master for
ten dollars ; and it was a republican who took the money. This was
* The letter here referred to was in regard to Colonel Norton's exchange. A rebel
Colonel was captured about the time Colonel Norton wax in West Virginiu, and both
paroled. It was understood that Colonel Norton was to be exchanged for this rebel
Colonel, but another Federal Colonel was declared exchanged instead, and it was
charged that Colonel Norton was serving in violation of his parole.
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reported at regimental headquarters, but nothing was done about it.
Lieutenant Colonel Neibling was a pronounced pro-slavery man, and
did not hesitate to voluntarily detain slaves in the county jail until
their masters came for them.
Slaves were often surrendered, to be taken south beyond the
lines of our array, in violation of orders of the Secretary of War.
The fore part of August, Captain Canfield and Lieutenants
Wicker and Patterson, each employed a colored servant. About the
middle of the month Lieutenant Colonel Neibling went to Co. K's
quarters, and thus ordered Lieutenant Wickers servant : "Van !
come out of there and go with your master," whereupon the Lieu-
tenant Colonel and Lieutenant Patterson had some harsh words
passed between them.*
This, and what was termed rebel influence had now provoked
much indignation, and the men of Company K declared if another
man came into camp hunting slaves, they would throw him into a
slop hole.
On the 23d a planter came near camp, and meeting Captain
Canfield, said he heard his servant was in his (Canfield's) camp, and
asked the captain if he had any objection to his going to see. "Oh
no," said the captain, "not in the least;" but seeing several groups of
men casting significent glances toward the stranger, he added, "You
will not consider me responsible for anything that happens."
Hearing this the stranger turned back. Shortly after the
Lieutenant Colonel's orderly came with an order dated and directed
to Captain Canfield, saying:
f Headquarters 21st, O. V. I.
\ Athens, Ala., Aug. 23d, 1862.
Negro boy Pat, in your company is the property of . You will
deliver him outside camp lines to his master. Signed,
J. M. NEIBLING.
Lieut. Col. Comdg. Regt.
Captain Canfield wrote in answer, acknowledging the receipt of
the order, and added, "I respectfully decline to obey it," signed it
officially, as Captain Commanding Company, and kept a copy of the
correspondence. Nothing further was said or done about this,
however.
Matters were in this condition, when for the first time in two
months I was detailed as officer of the day, a duty I should often
"For this Lieutenant Patterson tendered his resignation, alleging he did not want
to "serve under a Colonel who returned slaves to their masters" but nothing was ever
heard of it.
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have performed before. I received my order in the evening, and that
night I made up my mind that when I went on duty the next morn-
ing, I would break up the slave trade in the regiment for twenty-
four hours at least; and my success surprised me. The county jail
was full of prisoners, chiefly fugitive slaves, who were not turned
over to me, but one of my sentinels was posted there, and I assumed
whatever authority I lacked to investigate the reason of their deten-
tion. I knew very well there were no charges against the black
men. After my guard was fully posted and every duty performed, 1
took a non-commissioned officer and file of men for escort, and
reported to Lieutenant Colonel Neibling for any orders he might be
pleased to give me. I found him sitting in the shade of a public
house near the depot, surrounded by a number of gentlemen of the
town. After informing me that there were no new orders for me, 1
was turning away to leave him, when he called out to me, "Where
are you going with that guard?" to which I answered, "I am going
down to release the prisoners in the jail, against whom there are no
charges." He answered, "Sir, I order you not to do it." I then
said with deference of manner, "Colonel, will you be so good as to
have charges preferred against them." He replied in a towering
rage, it was none of my damned business, and that I should go to
my quarters in arrest. Of course I obeyed the order of arrest, and
quite crestfallen, went to my tent, followed by the boisterous
laughter and jeers of Colonel Neibling's companions, who were
sitting about him and heard all that was said.
I had up to this time been considered a severe disciplinarian,
and had incurred the displeasure of many officers and men of the
regiment on that account, and their judgment at first was, that I
was served just right. But before sundown that day, all the slaves
were relieved by Colonel Niebling himself, and the regiment was in
rebellion against its commanding officer, and my arrest was made
the pretext for the mutiny.
That night a meeting of officers was held in the court house,
and an address prepared, wherein they told Colonel Niebling of his
sins, which was presented to him next day. A committee of which
Captain Silas S. Canfield was chairman, was appointed to prefer
charges against him, and eight counts were agreed upon, provided
he did not resign his commission at once.
Yet the outcome of it all was, that the slave trade was abolished
effectually, and while there was no doubt that grave charges could
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have been sustained against Colonel Niebling, none were ever pre-
ferred * It was understood that General Buell, who commanded the
- army at that time, approved of his course in surrendering fugitive
slaves, and nothing could have saved the officers concerned in that
address, but he never referred it. I was released from arrest without
any explanation whatever, and returned to the command of my
company,
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This fortunate conclusion of a very ugly affair, was the result of
marching orders which left no time to plot mischief. However, I was
foolish enough before my anger cooled, to write a communication to the
commanding General, and forward it through regimental Head-
quarters, asking satisfaction for my arrest, and some time afterwards
at the Adjutant's office, he showed me my communication, which
had been suppressed, and I was glad it had, as an investigation
which would have been satisfactory to myself, would have dug up
the whole trouble and resulteJ in the loss to the service of some of
the best officers in the regiment.
On the night of the 28th of August, while the Quartermaster's
trains were pulling out for Nashville, and the regiment was packing
up, fire broke out at " rebel headquarters," and in a few moments
tire broke out at several points, and the north part of the town was
immediatly in flames. The next day the bushwackers were upon us,
and our immunity from rebel attack was ended ; but we saved our
trains, and arrived at Nashville on the 2d of September, to commence
under the vigorous leadership of General James S. Negley, a period
of unsurpassed activity, that ended with the battle of Stone's River in
victory for freedom and the Union.
There is a condition of depression and enervation, which come
upon men after a great battle, that took possession of our regiment
when it went into camp after Stone's River. The scenes of death
and desolation which had been witnessed, together with hardships
and privatious of the campaign, crowded hard upon patriotism, with
the lax discipline that prevailed. The slaver}' question was now
made the pretext for fault finding, and the whole grief of both
officers and men, was piled upon it, and they were encouraged to do
so, by the peace party at home.
Colonel Niebling had regained all the prestige he had lost at
Athens, and was more popular with his men than ever before, and
•I tried repeatedly to get the committee together to formulate the charges but
failed to gel them to act. They gave no reasou for declinlug — ». S. Canneld.
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this condition of affairs continued until marching orders came,
which put the army in motion for the battle of Chickamauga, which
settled the slavery question. It was never heard of in the regiment
afterward. The result of that battle provoked a spirit of determina-
tion in our men, that never could yield until the South was over-
thrown. After the battle, Lieutenant James Porter of Company G,
who was a thorough Democrat, and whose men were nearly all
democrats, was the first officer in the regiment to muster a negro
into the service upon his company rolls, aud give the slave the
protection of the government.
And so it was, that "out of the eater came forth meat ; and out
of the strong came forth sweetness." And thereafter we "plowed
with the confederate heifer."
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TRIBUTE TO GENERAL MITCHELL.— MORE OF THE SLAVERY QUKSTION.-
THE 19th ILLINOIS DEPARTURE FRON A LAB AM A.— BURNT
BRIDGES.— A FRIGHTENED ENGINEER-
SAFE ARRIVAL IN NASHVILLE.
General Mitchell having been ordered to report to Washington,
left us on the 2d of July. I am sale in saying the officers and
enlisted men of the regiment who were in favor of the vigorous pro-
secution of the war, regretted his departure. By his kind manner,
by his untiring zeal, by his energy, activity and perseverance, by his
watchfulness, his impetuatity, his firmness, and I may add his method
of discipline, he had endeared himself to every lover of his country;
every true patriot under him. The seductive arts of southern hospi-
tality had no charm for him.
It is related that in passing through, his train stopped at Athens,
and several planters entered his car. The General inquired their
business, and their spokesman began to tell him that they called to
pay their respects and — He suddenly interrupted him, say-
ing, if that was all he should have to ask them to withdraw at once :
— he had no time for such business — his entire time and attention
was required for the prosecution of the war for the suppression of
"this unholy rebellion."
He was a native of Kentucky, born in 1810 ; graduated at West
Point, in 1829; engaged in teaching in the college in Cincinnati in
1834, and in 1859 was called to Albany, New York, and given charge
of the Dudley Observatory at that place. On the breaking out of
the war he tendered his services to the Government, and was com-
missioned Brigadier General, and assigned to duty in Cincinnati for-
warding troops and munitions of war. Early in May, 1862, he was
given command of all the troops between Nashville and Huntsville.
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By the rapidity with which he moved his troops from point to
point, he created the impression that the force under him was much
stronger than it really was. When about to depart, he said to the
writer, his only regret at leaving the department was, parting with
his division, and said when he was established in another depart-
ment, he intended to ask to have his old division sent to him. On
several occasions he spoke very highly of the 21st Ohio, but he never
attempted to conceal his condemnation of the course of some of its
officers.
He was ambitious to excel, but his ambition was solely the result
of his desire for the good of the service — his desire to maintain the
unity and integrity of the nation. No true soldier could but admire
him.
What the result would have been had he lived, none can tell ;
but if his success in handling large bodies of troops had been pro-
portionately equal to his success with his division, his reputation as
a general at the close of the war would have been second to but few.
His loss was a national calamity.
The regiment was now about to leave Athens and northern
Alabama was to be evacuated. We had kept the slaves on the
plantations during the summer, they had raised good crops, which
were now about to be given up to feed the rebel army.
After the siege of Corinth the Army of the Cumberland was
turned east, toward East Tennessee, which the authorities at Wash-
ington had been anxious from the commencement of the war should
be taken possession of, and the latter part of June General Buell
established his headquarters at Huntsville: — his army being employ-
ed repairing the Memphis and Charleston railroad, in obedience to
the order of General Hal leek. Having learned that Bragg had
gathered a large army, two corps of which were at Chattanooga, and
one at Knoxville, General Buell began concentrating his forces so as
to resist any advance of the rebels to the west or north. During the
month of August the enemy's cavalry were very active in Tennessee
and Kentucky, and frequent demonstrations were made in front of
the army, evidently to conceal Bragg's intentions.
On the 22d of August General Thomas, who was at Mcfilinnville,
reported to General Buell, who had established his headquarters at
Dec-herd, that he had reason to believe that Bragg intended to invade
Kentucky; but disbelieving this, he continued the concentrating of
his army with the view of fighting near Winchester or Murfreesboro,
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should Bragg assume the offensive, or if he remained i a Chattanooga >
the army would be conveniently located to march to attack him
there.
On the 30th of August General Buell thinking from Bragg's
movements he intended attacking Nashville, ordered the concentra-
tion of the army at Murfreesboro, where it arrived on the 15th of
September, but without delay proceeded to Nashville.
General Buell was not convinced of Bragg's intentions until his
arrival at Murfreesboro on the 5th, if indeed, he was fully persuaded
before Bragg was engaged destroying the railroad between Franklin
and Bowling Green, on the 12th.
For three days the regiment had kept on hand one day's cooked
rations, and been ready to march at a minute's warning, and at 3
o'clock p. m. on the 26th of August moved its baggage to the depot.
About sunset the 27th, at the sound of an approaching train, we fell
in and marched to the depot. The train was loaded with the 19th
mi nois. This was the first Federal regiment that entered Athens,
and it was reported that on taking possession of the town, Colonel
Turchin, commander of the regiment, said, "Now poys I shut my
eyes for two hours, und ton't see nottink." Whether encouraged by
such a remark or not, they sacked the town.
The train stopped, some of the 19th boys got off, took the laud-
lord out of his hotel, (rebel headquarters,) and began beating him,
shouting, The 19th Illinois is back again! Turchin is here!" and
swearing they would kill him.
The 21st interfered, and after a while quiet was restored, but
not until after a barrel of whisky had been rolled out, and some had
imbibed pretty freely.
The train moved a short distance out of town where it remained
until morning. As it went, guns were fired, greatly terrifying the
inhabitants.
The fire that broke out has already been described, and it was
only by hard work, that any of the business part of town was saved.
About 8 o'clock the buildings on the fair grounds were set on fire,
but no one ventured near them.
It was now said the rebels were coming to attack us, and strong
guards were stationed on several roads leading to town, and after
one o'clock the entire regiment was under arms.
On the morning of the 28th, Company E went on the train with
the 19th 111., which pulled out tor Nashville, and at nine o'clock the
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rest of the regiment on two trains followed. These trains were
partly loaded with cotton and army stores. About noon news was
receivod that the foremost train was attacked, and the Becond train,
lightened by throwing out several car loads of cotton, hastened to its
assistance.
Six miles north of Pulaski, Tennessee, a guard had been driven
off, and a bridge burned. Three miles north of town, another bridge
had been prepared for burning, and when the train passed over it, it
was set on tire. The train thus between tho burnt bridges, was
attacked, but the rebels were driven off ; Company B losing one man
killed, and the 19th 111. two killed and sovoral wounded. Tho hind-
most train reached Pulaski at two o'clock.
On the evening of the 29th the bridges having been repaired,
the trains moved on, lighted by fires from tho buildings on four
plantations, burnt in retaliation for the part tho owners had taken
in the destruction of the bridges, and tho attempt to capture the
train. South of Columbia is a heavy grade, about three miles long.
When the second train reached this, the men assisted the train up.
The third train, whose duty it was to pick up the guards along the
road, reached the foot of this grade, and after cutting wood and
pumping water for the tender, attempted to run up about ten
o'clock. After three unsuccessful attempts, two car loads of cotton
were thrown out, and a hundred and fifty put off, which enabled the
train to go on.
Tho engineer of this train was terribly excited. Again and
again ho said, "We'll never get up here without being attacked.
These woods are full of guerrillas." It was no consolation to him
when told by the commandant of tho train, "If wo are attacked we
must fight. We came here for that purpose, and we must do the
best we can."
Neither men nor train was attackod, but the latter did not stop
until it had reached a place of safety, whore the men arrived about
one o'clock a. m. of tho 30th. The train arrived at Nashville at
3 p. m., and tho regiment went into camp south of tho town. After
a few days it moved to the west side of the city, where it secured a
fine location for a camp, on a ridge or hill owned by Levi Moses. It
remained hero until the 12th of October, when it moved within the
line of defence and occupied a position on the south-west of the city.
On the departure of General Mitchell, General Roussoau was
assigned to the command of his division. When the regiment was
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placed under command of General Negley, I am unable to say. On
the 7th of September General Thomas with three divisions was desig-
nated to hold Nashville, but on the 15th by order of General Buell,
he turned the command of the troops in the city over to General
Negley, leaving General Paine's division to assist in its defence.
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CHAPTER XIII.
IN GARRISON AT NASHVILLE-BATTLE OF LAVERGNE-AS TOLD BY A
REBEL MAJOR-OTHER FORAYS AGAINST THE ENEMY-GENERAL
ROSECRANS ASSUMES COMMAND-AUTHORIZED TO DISMISS
OFFICERS WITHOUT TRI AL-COMM AN D8 THE REGI MENT.
REBEL EFFORTS AGAINST NASHVILLE-MOVE TO
CAMP HAMILTON— ROBIN ROOST IN THE
SOUTH-LAST VISIT OF COLONEL NORTON.
At Nashville the regiment again entered upon a season ot active
duty. A continuous line of pickets was established around the city,
and furnishing details for this, and foraging, and forays against the
enemy, kept it well employed. The latter part of September the
rebels were very aggressive, and several attacks were made on the
pickets, and alarms were frequent, requiring the greatest vigilance.
The proximity of the rebels limited our foraging area to the country
north and west of the city, and a strong escort was necessary to
secure safety to tho trains. On Sunday morning, September 28th,
a picket post of five men commanded by Lieutenant Patterson was
attacked by ten mounted men. Patterson and his men escaped with
the loss of three guns. This was the only attack made on any part
of the line held exclusively by troops of the 21st Ohio.
Rebel General Robert Anderson having located at Lavergne,
sixteen miles from Nashville, a force of six regiments were sent to
attack him. A part of this force marched on the Murfreesboro pike,
the direct road to Lavergne— the other part, to which the 21st was
attached, was to move by a detour to the right and attack in the
rear. This part of the column with the 21st in advance, marched at
eight o'clock in the evening of the 6th of October. About five miles
from Nashville we were fired on by the enemy's pickets, which were
soon put to flight, but about four miles further on we encountered a
considerable force. A sharp skirmish ensued, but the enemy were
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driven. They made another stand before we reached the position
assigned us, but tho delays caused by the attacks delayed the column,
eo that most of the enemy escaped. In this affair which consisted of
several brilliant skirmishes, the enemy lost forty to fifty killed and
wounded.
Wo captured two hundred and forty prisoners, fifty head of
cattle, a large number of horses, considerable ammunition, a quantity
of provisions, and all their camp oquipage. Anderson himself barely
escaped, with the loss of his baggage.
A detachment consisting of a major, an adjutant, and a private
of Company G, started in pursuit of tho enemy. After pursuing
them about a mile and a half, and having gathered up several
prisoners, they were suddenly brought to their senses by the com-
mand, "Halt!" emphasizod by about twenty-fivo guns pointing in
thoir direction. By turning themselvos, their arms and prisoners
over to the enemy, they were permitted to pursue their way peace-
fully to Murfreesboro, where they found the rebels very much
alarmed. They returned to us on the 13th excused from duty for an
indefinite time, by their captors. (Until exchanged.)
Most of the prisoners captured at Lavergne belonged to the 32d
Alabama, which was raised in Jackson County, bofore mentioned.
Major Sparks of the Texas Rangers, relates, "Shortly after a
"fight you fellers had with Anderson at Lavergne, General Forrest
"and I were walking from Chattanooga to Bridgeport, and we met
"up with a lot of the 32d Alabama; and they were tho worst skeered
"set of fellers I ever saw. Some were on foot and some on hossback
" — on some old poor hoss they had picked up somewhere.
"Some hosses had two on, and I saw as many as three men on
"one hoss, and all inquiring the way to Jackson county, Alabama.
"We tried to find out what had happoned, but couldn't find out
"nothing, except one feller said, 'they was up at Lavergne, and the
"Yankees come and killed nearly all of 'em.' We asked 'cm why
"they didn't go back and tight 'em? They said they wanted to go
"to Jackson county, Alabama. Forrest cussed 'em but they didn't
"mind it more'n as if they didn't hear him. They asked the way to
"Jackson county, Alabama. Forrest boat one feller over the head
"with his sword, but he didn't mind it more'n as if a musket kicked
"him. He inquired the way to Jackson county, Alabama. Their
"eyes stuck right out of their heads they were so skeered. We
"couldn't do nothin' with 'em and had to let 'em go. They were
"going right away from home."
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A force, estimated at 1500 or 2000, having located eight miles
north of Nashville, on the Bowling Green pike, the 21st and 64th O.,
and 78th Pennsylvania regiments marched against them, at one
o'clock Monday morning, October 19th. The enemy fled on our
approach. We pursued them two miles, killing five, and capturing
a colonel and five men. We lost one killed, and a captain of the
64th Ohio, and several others wounded. We captured also six
horses, a wagon load of cooked provisions, and loaded a train with
forage and returned to camp at three o'clock p. m.
Another force of the enemy located themselves fifteen miles
north of Nashville.
At twelve o'clock Tuesday night, October 30th, the 21st Ohio,
37th Indiana and a battalion of the 1st Middle Tennessee cavalry,
marched to attack them. We routed them, killed several, and took
forty prisoners, and returned to camp having marched thirty-five or
forty miles. Later a party of rebels occupied a position at Wilson's
Bend on the Columbia River, about ten miles from Nashville. The
21st Ohio and two companies of the 1st Middle Tennessee cavalry
marched against them.
Five or six miles from the city the outpost of the enemy fired on
our advance, and fled. We followed them several miles, routing the
main body, but being unable to overtake them, the pursuit was
abandoned.
The foregoing comprises the principal expeditions against the
enemy in which the regiment was engaged while in the garrison,
but do not include all the operations against them. As before stated
attacks on the pickots were of frequent occurance, sometimes by a
sudden dash, and again by a party dressed in the Federal uniform.
On one occasion the enemy appeared in considerable force at a ford
on the Cumberland Rivor, below the city, where a spirited skirmish
ensued, the onomy being finally driven off. Early in the morning of
the 5th of November Morgan attacked the force at Edgefield under
Colonel Smith, but was repulsed, with a loss of five killed, and
nineteen wounded.
At the same time Forrest attacked the pickets on the south «ide
of the city, who retired before him, but he was met by General
Negley, who drove him seven miles. Several demands were made
for the surrender of the city, but no combined attack was made.
While at Nashville the regiment received special commendation for
faithfulness andefliciency on picket, Lieutenant Colonel Von Shrader,
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Inspector on General Thomas' staff, and who had charge of the
pickets during the siogo, said repeatedly the 21st was the best regi-
ment in the garrison on outpost duty — that he always felt safe when
the 21st was on post. On the arrival of General ftosecrans, he
ordered an inspection of the pickets by Lieutenant Colonel Ducat of
his staff.
Before starting in the morning, Lieutenant Colonel Von Shrader
shook the writer's hand warmly, and said, " I am so glat de dwenty-
firscht isch on posht to-tay." On his return I asked " how did you
find things Colonel?" Shaking hands again he said, "Efery man vas
toing his tooty like a solcher." I was so clat de dwenty-firscht vas
on post." Ven de dwenty-firscht isch on posht, efery ting isch alvays
right." "I dell you de dwenty-firscht isch a goot retchiment." As
a result of their inspection the following ordor was issued.
Headquarters 14m A C, Department of the Cumberland, \
Nashville, Tenn., November 19, 1862. f
Special Orders)
No. 20. f
The General Commanding has read with great pleasure the favorable
report of Lieutenant Colonel Ducat, Assistant Inspector General, upon the
condition of the Grand Guards and Pickets of the garrison of Nashville, on
the recent inspection ordered from these Headquarters, without any notice to
the troops. The General compliments Lieutenant Colonel Von Shrader, the
officer in charge of the Grand Guards, the officers and men of the 21st Ohio,
and the 27th Illinois Infantry, on duty the day of the inspection. While the
General does not consider it necessary to distinguish a soldier for the simple
performance of duty, he feels that where there is so much to censure in our
army there is still more to praise.
He earnestly desires to testify to the good and faithful soldiers of his
command, all the consideration, respect and affection, he feels for them.
By command of
Major General Rosecranr.
W. H. Sidell,
Major lbth V. S. Infantry, and A. A. A. O.
It will appear from tho foregoing, that the regiment since its
arrival at Nashville had been actively employed, and had discharged
its duties faithfully, and had received the plaudits of officers of abil-
ity, and high in rank.
After the return of the army from Kentucky, tho necessity for
vigilance did not cease, but the responsibility and labor of watching
were divided among a greater number, and the array was no longer
obliged to subsist by foraging entirely, as heretofore, so that a season
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of relaxation followed, a season in which the time and attention of
the officers and men were not so fully occupied, and the regiment
began to relapse into the course pursued in Athens already alluded to.
With such men as composed the 21st Ohio, discipline could have
been easily maintained, if all the officers had been agreed as to the
necessity of it, and the means of attaining it. The method adopted
in the regular army, was not adapted to the volunteer service.
When the men composing the regiment came together all were of
the same rank.
I do not mean that all were of equal ability, or equally intelli-
gent, but that all were equal in privilege : one man was as free to an
assumption of power as another. Socially and morally, all were not
equal, but in personal rights there was no distinction. Some were
chosen officers, whose power was absolute in all things pertaining to
tho good of the service, the good of the regiment, and the well being
of the individuals of the regiment, and any assumption of power be-
yond this, is tyrannical and oppressive. This constituted the sole
superiority of an officer; in all else, there existed the same equality
that was at the beginning, or before the organization of the regiment.
Any spirit of oppression, any spirit of tyranny, any domineering,
any exhibition of authority, not necessary tor the objects abovo
specified, were all wrong. The man in the ranks who did his duty,
was the peer of any officer, and entitled to all the consideration and
respect due to officers of whatevor rank.
His duties are not identical with officers' duties ; each had separ-
ate duties to perform, and when each had performed his duty, then
were each equal, for neither had performed more than his duty.
That there wero mistakes made in selecting officers for the
army need not bo stated.
There were men in the army wearing shoulder straps, who in
the hour of danger, when their example was necessary to assist in
deciding tho issue of a battle, have sought places of safety behind
some friendly rock or tree, while brave men in the ranks were coolly
and fearlessly facing death.
We have seen companies like a wall of adamant withstand the
shock of battle, and repulso the enemy, and again we have seen them
fiercely charge the foe, turn back the tide of battle, and help to in-
scribe "Victory" on their banner, while their captains wero in hiding,
and trembling with fear.
There were officers in the army hardly able to writo their names
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legibly, and private soldiers educated, refined, intelligent and capa-
ble of conducting properly any business transaction. There were men
high in position whose evil conduct could hardly be excelled by the
most abandoned, and men in the ranks whoso integrity and upright-
ness were unquestionable. There were unscrupulous and ambitious
officers, whose sole ambition was self-interest, self-aggrandizement or
preferment, while there were men under them intent only on the
proper discbarge of duty.
That there were mistakes made in the selection of officers for
the army, will not be disputed, and to these mistakes is to be attributed
many of the mistakes, and much of the inefficiency of troops. The
21st Ohio had demonstrated its willingness to submit to healthy
army discipline without complaining, and for whatever it lacked, or
however much it retrograded, the officers were at fault and not the
men. I must not be understood to mean that discipline applies to
enlisted men only, it applies equally to officers — nay, it applies to
officers with double force. In all things an officer should be an
example to his men. He has duties, and unless he is faithful in their
performance, he has no right to ask or expect enlisted men to per-
form their duties ; and only the officer who does this is entitled to
the respect and confidence of his men.
To show the reader the 21st Ohio was not the only regiment
accused of lax discipline, I introduce here an order that fully explains
itself.
Headquarters 14th Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, >
Bowling Green, Ky., November 3, 1863. j
General Orders!
No. 4. /
"The following telegram has been received from the Secretary of War,
and is published for the information of this army."
Washington, November 3, 1862.
Major General Rosecrans:
The authority you ask, "promptly to muster out or dismiss from service
"officers for flagrant misdemeanors and crimes, such as pillaging, drunkenness
"and misbehavior before the enemy, or on guard duty," is essential to disci-
pline, and you are authorized to exercise it. Report of the facts in each case
should be immediately forwarded to the Department, in order to prevent im-
provident restoration.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The general commanding appeals to both officers and men of this army,
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to aid him in bringing it to a state of discipline, at least equal to that of the
rebels. He begs them to remember, that neglect of official duty and violation
of the rights of individuals, tarnish our national honor, destroy the confidence
of people in our justice, and put the greatest obstacles in the way of a speedy
termination of this war. Fully satisfied that all our soldierly demands to make
it the best in the world, is, to have good officers, he earnestly invokes their
united exertions, to establish a spirit of zeal and emulation in the discharge
of official duties.
He announces to them that their own honor, the honor and interest of
the soldiers and of the service, alike demand the vigorous use of this author-
ity, and that he is determined thus to exercise it.
By command of
Major General W. S. Rosecrans.
Arthur C. Ducat,
Lieutenant Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff.
The rebels had been and were, very anxious for the possession of
Nashville, and were evidently greatly disappointed that it was not
evacuated at the time the army fell back to Louisville. Brecken -
ridge several times during Bragg's absence demanded its surrender,
but with his force estimated at 15,000, had not ventured to attack it.
The arrival of the advance of Bragg's army at Murfreesboro, on the
first of November, indicating an early attack on Nashville, General
Kosecrans dispatched General McCook with his Corps to the relief of
the garrison, He arrived on the 7th, having marched seventy-two
miles in three days ; two days later General Rosecrans arrived.
The rest of the army was for some time employed repairing the
railroad, building bridges, and clearing the country north of Nashville
of rebels. General Rosecrans proceeded to re-organize the Army of
the Cumberland into three parts, afterward called Corps, designated
as the right and left wings, and center, under command of Generals
McCook, Crittenden and Thomas.
Divisions were numbered consecutively. Negley's second Divis-
ion was placed under Thomas; this consisted of three brigades, and
three batteries.
The 21st Ohio was assigned to the third brigade, which consist-
ed of the 37th Indiana, 21st and 74th Ohio, and 78th Pennsylvania
regiments, under command of Col. John F. Miller.
The latter part of November, the regiment with the Division
moved out six miles south of Nashville, where General Thomas had as-
sembled his command, and went into camp, where it was almost
solely employed in camp duties, which have already been sufficiently
explained, and need not be repeated here. There was this addition
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however to ordinary camp duties, we had corps drills instituted,
and most of the time during our stay, the regiment with the rest of the
command, was required to be " Under arms at three o'clock in the
morning, and perform such evolutions as regimental Commanders
may direct." Some of the regiments, notably the 74th Ohio, which
was on our right, were taken out in the darkness and put through
a course of battalion drill each morning, to the great annoyance and
disgust of the men. All that was required of the 21st was, to fall in
with arms ; they were then dismissed to quarters, and enjoyed some
refreshing sleep. Our camp was located near a cane brake, in which
was a "robin roost." It seemed as if all the robins of the north came
here to winter. Mornings they scattered in search of food, and even-
ings returned in myriads to this cane brake to spent the night.
Some of the men made a business of killing Xhem to eat and sell. It
was little trouble to kill a hundred or two in a night, as they were
easily knocked down with clubs. Their flesh is dry and not much
relished by some.
The most noteworthy occurance while here, was the last visit of
Colonel Norton to his regiment. When relieved of his command at
Athens, on the 4th of July, he went to Washington to prefer charges
against General Mitchell. What the charges were I am unable to
state. On his way, at Louisville, Cincinnati and Perrysburgh, he
made his business known, and his mission was published in the papers
at each of these places. Arriving at Washington, it would seem that
his reception was not altogether what he had hoped for ; the papers
in the city said that next morning when inquiry was made for him
he was not to be found. .Returning, he reported to the commanding
officer at Louisville, Kentucky, and was assigned to duty on his
staff.
On the morning of the 26th of November, it was announced that
he was in camp. Several of the officers called on him, but no par-
ticular attention was paid to him, and after spending a very quiet
day in camp, he left promising to return next morning. This was
the last seen of him by his regiment. As already stated, his resigna-
tion was accepted on the 20th of December. There was much chagrin
felt toward him, for the course he had pursued at fluntsville and
Athens, and for his acts toward General Mitchell, the reason for
which we may never know.
He was popular with his regiment in the three months service;
he was never accused of cowardice, was apparently always cool, calm
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and considerate, under all circumstances in which he was placed
while with the regiment, and there is little doubt but that it was the
universal sentiment of his regiment, that he possessed the ability for
a successful regimental commander. It was said that at the time of
the organization of the old third division, he aspired to the command
of the 9th brigade, to which Colonel Sill was assigned, and that this
was the first cause of his dislike to General Mitchell. Whether this
was the cause of his strange conduct, or whether he was overcome by
rebel flattery and hospitality, he lost the confidence and esteem of
his regiment, and retired from its command unhonored.
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CHAPTER XIV.
MOVE ON MURFREESBORO, OR STONE'S RIVER CAMPAIGN— FIRST DAY'S
BATTLE— PREPARING TO RENEW THE CONFLICT-BATTLE ON THE
LEFT- ROUT OF BRECKEN RI DG E— BRAGG THWARTED BY HIS
SUBORDINATES-RETREAT OF THE ENEMY-OCCUPATION
OF MURFREESBORO— BURIAL OF THE DEAD-
REVIEW OF THE BATTLE— REPORT OF
COLONEL NEIBLING.
On the 26th of December, the army marched from it several
camps to meet the enemy in deadly conflict on the field of Stone's
River, with full confidence in its leaders, and high hopes and antici-
pations of victory.
The left wing marched by the Murf reesboro pike, the right wing
by Nolensville, Knob's Gap and Triune, and the center to threaten
Hardee, and thence to Nolensville, where it would be in position to
support either wing in case of attack.
The regiment marched to the sound of cannon nearly all day,
and reached Nolensville, from which the enemy had been driven,
about dark, and bivouacked for the night. The roads were very bad,
so that our train did not arrive until late at night, and the next
morning before starting, everything was thrown out of the wagons
not absolutely necessary to be carried along, and much of value to
the officers was left, which was never recovered by them.
On account of a heavy fog the next morning, the division start-
ed late with the 21st in advance. Hardee having fallen back from
Triune, we marched from Nolensville across to Stewartsboro, on the
Murfreesboro pike, with the rebel skirmishers in our front most of
the way, stubbornly resisting our progress. Being unacquainted
with the country, General Negley pressed a citizen into the service
as guide; his life depended on his piloting us safely across. We
bivouacked near Stewartsboro, where we remained the 28th, it being
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Sunday, and General Rosecrans being averse to fighting on the
Sabbath ; yet there was skirmishing throughout the day. On the
29th we moved forward to Overall's Creek, driving the enemy's
skirmishers. Here we were in plain sight of the enemy's works,
near the Murfreesboro pike. On an eminence was a strong earthwork,
and from this, rifle pits extended each way, covering the entire front
of their army. The 30th was spent skirmishing, cutting roads
through the cedars, and getting the army in position before the
enemy, and at night we lay on our arras in line of battle. Early on
the morning of the 31st the battle opened, by the enemy making a
furious attack on the right of General McCook's command. We
were not long in determining by the receding sound of musketry,
that the right was being driven. The rebels had been ordered to
attack, commencing on their left, by divisions, successively to their
right. General Sheridan on the right of General Negley, disposed
his division to meet the altered conditions made by the right being
swung back, and when attacked repulsed the enemy, who returned
to the assault, but he continued to hold them at bay until the enemy
had passed his right, and his ammunition was exhausted, when he
was obliged to fall back.
Withers massed his division by brigades, and moved to the
attack of General Negley's division, about the time Sheridan's meu
became engaged. A corn field was in front of the 21st O., and as
soon as the rebels came in range, the infantry opened a deadly fire
on them. More persistent courage on the one hand, or greater
coolness on the other, could hardly be displayed. Openings through
their serried ranks were several times made by canister shot, still
they came boldly on. Men fell at every step, and still they pressed
forward.
"Cap, do you want to see that man come out of that saddle?"
"Yes" — and the horse was without a rider.
"Gosh ! I had a dead one on him." "He'll never kill any more
Yanks." "This gun never deceives me." "I know right where she
carries." Such are some of the expressions made by the men of the
21st during the heat of battle.
When the enemy was only about thirty yards distant, the order
was given to "fix bayonets;" but about this time they broke and
fled, followed by a volley as a parting salute. It was said the
bayonets were used on some parts of the line, but not on the left of
the regiment. Our front clear, we had a chance to view the ghastly
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sight. A deserter and a rebel major captured later, are my authority
for saying, seven hundred and forty lay dead on the field before us.
Shortly after the repulse, Lieutenant Colonel Neibling came along
the regiment and said, "My G — d boys ! we gave 'em H — 11 ; didn't
we?" The enemy having passed us on both flanks he called out,
"Fall back, we are surrouuded!" How we got back through the
cedars I can never tell, except that we walked — we didn't run. The
rebels were behind us and on either flank. Many of the men of the
21st were fighting, and several were killed on the retreat. In falling
back the men of the Regiment became badly scattered, and mixed
with other commands, but a portion of them was collected, who pro-
cured ammunition and took position in support of the Board of
Trade Battery, near the pike, which was being worked with telling
effect on the advancing rebels. Again and again rebel officers tried
to get their men to charge this battery, but were unable to get them
to advance beyond the woods, about one hundred yards distant.
Night closed the conflict, the right having been driven back a
mile and a half, and the right and center occupying a position along
the pike, at a right angle to its position in the morning.
Soon after dark a small fire was built, and several of the men of
the 21st had gathered about it, trying to get a little warmth.
General Rosecrans came up and said, "You are my men and I
don't like to have any of you hurt. Where the enemy see a fire like
this, they know twenty-five or thirty men are gathered about it, and
are sure to shoot at it. I advise you to put it out." Scarcely was
he done speaking, when sure enough a line shot came just high
enough to miss the heads of the party, and a shell exploaded just
beyond.
About eleven o'clock we were permitted to go back out of range
of the enemy's guns, build fires, and get supper, of which we were
sorely in need ; a hasty and scanty breakfast being the only suste-
nance we had had that day.
The regiment with its brigade then took position in support of
General Haskell. Early the next morning we were ordered to the
support of General McCook's right. About noon, of January 2, a
part of a ration of flour was issued to the men, with the admonition
to prepare and eat it as soon as possible. Some made paste, sweet-
ened and drank it, others made dough, and in every conceivable way
without utensils, tried to bake it. Some ate the dough partly baked,
and when the order "fall in" was given, some snatched theirs from
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the tiro and others went away dinnerless, leaving theirs behind
unbaked. The regiment, with the rest of Negley's division, went
on the "double quick" about a mile and a half, filled their canteens,
and laid down on the right bank of Stone's River, to await the
assault of the enemy.
At precisely four o'clock, the gun at Bragg's headquarters was
fired as the signal to attack. Immediately the enemy's batteries
along their whole front opened fire on the Union line, and Brecken-
ridge with 7,000 men and two batteries, moved forward to the
assault of the left wing.
When they came in range, fifty-eight pieces of artillery, which
had been placed in a commanding position in anticipation of the
attack, opened on the advancing foe. Nothing daunted by this, they
swept on.
Van Cleves division which had been stationed over the river,
terrified at the onslaught of the rebels, delivered their fire, and
retreated in haste, and great disorder. Men and horses a comming-
led mob; horses with riders and horses without — men with guns
and men without, all making haste to escape, the enemy pursuing
vigorously and pouring a destructive fire into the retreating mass.
"My G — d !" said Colonel Neibling, "it was the most heartrending
sight I ever saw." General Negley and Colonel Miller were busy
endeavoring to instill calm courage into the men. Colonel Neibling
instructing the regiment to measure out the sulphurous regions to
the rebels "by the acre," and Colonel Moody urging the 74th Ohio,
not to be out done by the 21st.
Much of this, if not most of it, was altogether unnecessary.
The men who had so completely routed the enemy on the 31st
of December, had full confidence in their ability to overcome them
on the 2d of January.
The rebels elated with their supposed victory, reached the bank
of the river, to be met with a destructive volley, and charge from
the troops in reserve, when they recoiled, but made a stubborn
resistance to the advance of the 2d division. After being driven half
a mile, they retreated precipitately to their entrenchments.
A batter* of four guns, in the capture of which the 21st partic-
ipated, was a part of the fruit of the victory. Being relieved, we fell
back over the river, and took position in support ot the artillery,
which had done such excellent service during the battle. This
ended the fighting of the 21st Ohio at Stone's River.
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Bragg had ordered a renewal of the conflict for the 3d of Jan-
uary, but at 12:15 in the morning of that day, Cheatham and Withers
(Major Generals and commanders of divisions,) dispatched the
following note to him: "General, we deem it our duty to you, to say
frankly, that in our judgment this army should be promptly put in
retreat. You have but three divisions that are at all reliable, and
even some of these are more or less demoralized, from having some
brigade commanders who do not possess the confidence of their com-
mands. Such is our opinion, and we deem it a solemn duty to
express it to you. We do fear great disaster from the condition of
things now existing, and think it should be averted if possible."
This was forwarded through Corps headquarters, and at 1:30 a.
m. received Polk's endorsement, thus: "I am compelled to add, that
after seeing the effect of the operations of to-day, added to that pro-
duced upon the troops by the battle of the 31st, I very greatly fear
the consequences of another engagement at this place in the ensuing
day. We could now get off with some crodit, if the affair is well
managed."
At 2 a. m. this was presented to General Bragg. His endorse-
ment was, (( The position will be maintained at all hazards."
At 3 a. m. Lieutenant General Hardee made an endorsement, in
which he said: "I think the decision of the General (Bragg) unwise,
and am compelled to add, in a high degree."
Yielding to the opinion of his subordinates, Bragg consented to
a retreat of his army, and began the movement at noon of the 3d.
A piece of woods known as the Hound Forrest, on the north
bank of the river, was still occupied by a strong force of the enemy,
and at six o'clock p. m. of the 3d, General Spears with the 1st
Tennessee brigade attacked them.
After two hours fighting in the darkness, the enemy retreated.
This closed the fighting at Stone's Eiver.
On the morning of the 5th we moved forward and occupied the
town of Murfreesboro.
I can give no better idea of the campaign just closed, and what
the men were called upon to endure, than by quoting from the report
of General Negly: "Without a murmer they made forced marches
"over almost impassable roads, through drenching winter rains,
"without a change of clothing or blankets, deprived of sleep or
"repose, constantly on duty for eleven days, living three days on a
"pint of flour and parched corn. Ever vigilent, always ready,
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"sacrificing their lives with a contempt of peril, displaying the
"coolness, determination and high discipline of veterans, they
"are entitled to our country's gratitude."
Roport of Colonel J. M. Neibling:
Camp 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, >
Near Murfreesboro, Tenn., Jan. 10, 1863. /
Sir:
I respectfully submit to you the following report of the action of my
regiment in the battle of Stone's River.
After a march occupying three days, during which skirmishing with
the enemy was fierce and continuous, by your order I bivouacked my regiment
upon the field on the evening of December 29th ultimo/in its brigade position.
On the morning of December 30th ultimo, my regiment was thrown into
position with reserve corps on the right center.
Sharp picket fighting occupied the day, and on the morning of Decem-
ber 31st ultimo, the enemy made his appearance on the center and right wing.
The battle waged with uninterrupted fury, and we lay upon the field
during the night. I cannot picture to you the gallant conduct of my men
during the fight of the 31st ultimo. Officers and men universally fought with
desperation and bravery.
January 1, the enemy refused to show himself in force on the center,
and at night we again slept on the field. January 2 indicated fight.
At 3 p. m. by your orders, my regiment took position to support
General Van Cleve's division, on the left. At about 4 p. m. the enemy in
force showed his front, in pursuit of our retreating troops.
Lying down in line, we watched the approach of the enemy, exulting
over his fancied success. A charge was ordered, and although my regiment
was much impeded by the disorganized flight of infantry, artillery and rider-
less horses, my regiment reached the opposite bank of Stone's River and
engaged the enemy. The struggle which ensued was desperate and bloody.
We succeeded in driving him beyond his line of artillery, which he left on
the field as trophies. The enemy was completely routed, and night closed
pursuit, leaving us in possession of a battle field, two miles in extent.
I could mention many instances of individual heroism. Captain Caton,
of Company H, gallantly bore the colors across the river in the charge.
Captains McMahan, Canfield and Alban, were conspicuous in the struggle.
Lieutenant Wiley, of Company C, commanding Company A, fell
mortally wounded. Lieutenants Knaggs, Allen and Bumpus, fell severely
wounded while cheering their men to the charge.
Lieutenant Colonel Stoughton and Major Walker deserve all praise for
their efficient and prompt action during the fight. Indeed all vied with each
other in the performance of their several duties.
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I herewith append a list of the killed, wounded and missing, for whom
amid our cheers of victory, let us not forget to drop a soldier's tear.
Very respectfully,
JAMES M. N1EBLING,
Col. Com. Twenty-Firtt Regiment, 0. V. I.
Colonel JOHN F. MILLER,
Com. Seventh Brigade, Eighth Division, Fourteenth Army Corp*.
Killed. Wounded. Missing. Total.
The Regiment lost in this battle 24 109 26 169
The 3rd Brigade lost in this battle 80 471 97 648
The 2nd Division lost in this battle 161 835 198 1,194
The Army of the Cumberland
lost in this battle 1,730 7,802 3,675 13,249
General Rosecrans says there were engaged in the battle . . . 43,400
Bragg states the strength of his army 37,712
Wo captured prisoners from the following organizations :
132 regiments, estimated at 350 men each, 46,200
12 battalions of sharp shooters, 100 men each, 1,200
29 regiments of cavalry, estimated at 400 men each, ... . 11,600
24 other organizations of cavalry "70 " .... 1,680
23 batteries, estimated at 80 men each, 1,840
Total estimated strength of Bragg's array 62,520
Monday and Tuesday, details were busy burying the dead, and
bringing in the helplessly wounded, who had lain on the field since
the preceding Wednesday. Most of these with the dead, had been
stripped of their clothing, and left to perish in the inclemency of the
weather. The less severely wounded had been removed from the
field, to be held as prisoners of war. This campaign of eleven days
in mid-wintor, had severoly taxed the endurance of the men, who
left camp in light marching order, with a single blanket, exposed to
frequent cold rains by day and night, bivoucking on cold, damp or
wet ground, much of the time without fires, all the time short of
rations, in consequence of the destruction of trains at Lavergne,
without change of clothing, marching, watching and fighting, all
without a murmur or word of complaint.
Nor was the regiment allowed a season of rest and relaxation,
immediately after this period of intense activity. Camp and garri-
son equipage and rations must be brought forward and forage
collected; the activity of the onemy mado strong escorts necessary,
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and in these arduous labors, tramping through rain and mud, loading
and guarding trains, the 21st did its full share.
The army was posted in front of Murfreesboro, the right wing
extending from Stone's River to the Shelbyville pike, the center
covering the Woodbury, Bradyville and Manchester pikes, and the
left wing across the Liberty and Lebanon pikes, its left on Stone's
rivor. They were now styled the 20th, 14th and 21st Corps, and
Generals McCook, Thomas and Crittenden retained in command.
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CHAPTER XV.
SIX MONTHS AT MURFREE8BORO— LIEUTENANT COLONEL STOUGHTON IN
COMMAND— EFFORTS TO REVIVE DISCIPLINE— RETURN OF COLONEL
NEIBLING— SCATHING ORDERS— NARROW ESCAPE OF THE
REGIMENT FROM PUBLIC DISGRACE— MISERABLE
BOOK KEEPING-SWORD PRESENTATION.
Once again in camp discipline relapsed to its former low con-
dition. If we were requirod to have camp guards, the men were
allowed to walk, sit, stand and talk with each other, in short, spend
the time as they pleased. The object for which camp guards is
instituted, to wit: restraining men from going when and where they
pleased, was lost sight of. As a rule men went and came at will.
If an attempt was made to prevent a man from crossing the line, he
had only to threaten to roport tho guard for neglect of duty, to
secure permission to pass.
On one occasion Colonel Noibling was ordered to halt by a
guard sitting.
"What are j^our orders?" said the Colonel.
"To let no man pass."
"But I want to go out."
"Well, you can't pass here."
"Then I will report you for sitting on post, and not doing your
duty."
"Go where you please then for what I care."
That there was a lawless element in the regiment, both among
officers and men, that needed restraint, if not known at first, soon
becamo apparent. There wore a few who could not be trusted
anywhere. There were others, who, when relieved of the restraints
of home and its surroundings, had no scruples about appropriating
to their own use such things as they desired, and there were still
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them and the government, entitled to no protection — as simply
outlaws, who had forfeited their all, and that each soldier had a right
to appropriate to his use, the goods of such at pleasure.
To restrain such as these, to keep men in their proper places,
where they will be at hand in case of emergency, to accustom them
to obedience to orders, to restrain them from plundering, pillaging
and crime, are some of the objects of discipline.
The efficiency of an army can bo safely rated by its discipline.
Colonel Norton found it necessary by Special Order No. 2, dated
Nicholasville, Kentucky, October 6, 1861, to give notice that "any
soldier who shall hereafter be found guilty of the crime of stealing,
or in any manner violating the private rights or privileges of indiv-
iduals, whether white or black, shall bo punished with tho sovority
which the occasion demands." Straggling usually implies pillaging,
though not all stragglers aro thieves. By Special Order No. 6, near
Mt. Sterling, he directs: "Commandants of companies will pay par-
ticular attention to their men while on tho march. Second, that
they may not break ranks while on tho march, except in urgent
cases, and third, that thoy use no obscene or improper languago to
persons on the road, etc."
Special Order No. 10, is directed to Lieutenant and is as
follows: "Sir: You are charged with ordering a private of Com-
pany — , to take a saddle from a white horse on tho right hand side
of the road, on the march from — to this point, and are there-
fore under arrest, and deprived of your position in your compan}',
until tho charge can be investigated. You will, should the regiment
march from this point before your examination takes place, march
in the rear of the baggago train, until after your release."
This officer was released without examination.
Special Order No. 10, issued at Hazol Green, Ky., Oct. 27, 1801
provides: "In view of the frequent depredations committod on the
private property of citizens around town, it is thoroforo ordered by
the Colonel commanding tho 21st Rog't. O. V. I., that no privato
soldier be allowed to pass outside tho Camp Guard lines, for any
purpose, without being in charge of a guard."
A lieutenant was arrested at Piketon, Ky..for assisting in taking
a hive of honey from a widow, said to have been the last of her
proporty, and he was continued in arrest until some time aftor tho
arrival of the regiment at Louisville. Ho was marked for dismissal
from tho service, but was returnod to duty at the intercession of a,
friend; an act the friend ever after rvgwiM,
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Several non-commissioned officers were reduced to the ranks,
for straggling on the march from Louisville to Elizabethtown, and
on the 17th of December, when the regiment was about to march from
the latter place to Bacon Creek, Colonel Norton issued the following
order, No. 22: "Commandants of companies will march in the rear
of their respective commands, and will be held responsible for all
who may break (ranks) or fall to the rear. It is to be expected that
no man will break ranks, unless absolutely necessary. Time will be
given on the march for rest and necessary delays."
On the 24th of April, 1862, at Huntsville, Alabama, Colonel
Norton ordered that, "No officer or soldier will be permitted to visit
the city of Huntsville, or leave camp without a written pass, signed
by the commander of his company, and approved by these Head-
quarters."
At Athens on the 23d of August, 1862, Lieutenaut Colonel
Neibling issued General Order No. 6, as follows : "Any soldier who
shall hereafter be guilty of appearing in the street improperly
dressed, or of any similar breach propriety, will be surely punished.
And it is hereby made the duty of all officers and soldiers to whom
the knowledge of such cases may come, to immediately report the
same to these Headquarters."
The above orders indicate the necessity of discipline — the nec-
essity of governing and restraining men. Individual instances
might bo given of the evils resulting from lax discipline, often
rendering men unfit for service, and not unfrequontly resulting in
death.
About the first oi February, Colonel Noibling having obtained
leave of absence, Licutonant Colonel Stoughton was left in command.
On the 11th of February he orderod, "Hereafter there will be
company drill from 9 to 11 a. m., and from 2 to 4 p. m. The
skirmish drill will be part of the practice each day, to be conducted
by a commissioned officer as far as possible. He required 1st sear-
gents at dress parade, to report the number of officers and privates
present on parado, the number of each on daily duty, and the
number sick in quarters. *
He instituted roll call on returning from foraging, to detect
stragglers. He re established camp guard duty, and made special
details of officers with a view to its correct performance But officers
who were in favor of discipline, were chary in their efforts to secure
it, feeling assured they would not long be sustained at headquarters.
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For this effort, Lieutenant Colonel Stoughton was under ban in the
regiment, from which he did not recover, until by his discretion in
marching men, and his calm, cool courage at the battle of Chieka-
mauga, brought out more fully his genius and character.
As was to have been expected, on the return of Colonel Noibling
guard duty relapsed to its former condition.
On the 14th of March, Colonel Miller addressed Colonel Neibling
as follows :
Colonel James M. Neibling,
2Ut Ohio Volunteers.
Colonel—
Your attention is called to the irregularities in your command with
respect to camp guard. The sentinels at your camp have been found loafing
around camp fires, or resting upon their arms, chatting with passers by,
sometimes even sitting down writing letters.
Officers who approach your lineB are seldom treated with the courtesy
due to rank, and very few of your sentinels care to perform guard duty
properly. Nothing short of a complete reformation in this particular, will
suffice to give your command that appearance of efficiency it is known to
possess. Violation of order No. 200 from these Headquarters, with regard to
kitchen sinks and cast off clothing and offal, have also been noticed. Too
much care cannot be taken with respect to these matters. By order of
COLONEL JOHN F. MILLER,
HENRY M. CIST, Commanding 3d Brigade.
A. A. A. <?.
This scathing order produced no effect. Whether tho persistent
course pursued by Colonel Neibling was solely for tho sake of popu-
larity, is a matter of conjecture.
At Docherd, Tennessee, I reported to him for orders as Officer
of the Day. Said he :
"I want you to see that the guards walk post, and do their duty
as soldiers." (We had not had camp guards before for some time.)
"It's of no use to try that Colonel," said I, "Discipline has gone
down in this regimont and can't be brought up."
"It's got to be brought up," said he.
"But it can't be : and it would be a great deal better not to try —
not to have any camp guards."
"We've got to have camp guards, and we've got to have
discipline,"
"It is too late," said I. "I am as much in favor of discipline as
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obtaining it, but I like the good will of the men as well as any other
man in the regiment. If I require the guards to walk post to-day,
the officor who succeeds me will let them do as they please, and the
men will say, "Old Canfield was putting on style." I don't like that
Colonel."
" Well, I tell you it's got to be done, 1 can't stand getting par-
ticular hell from headquarters every day."
I persisted in urging against, any attempt at a proper dis-
charge of guard duty, until he said: "Yon see that the guards do
their duty to-day, and I'll see that the Officer of the Guard does his
duty to-morrow," and abrutly turned his back on me, thus dismiss-
ing me.
I then went to guard quarters, and afterward visited each man
of the first relief on post, telling what orders I had received from the
Colonel, and asked them to help me out the best they could.
Shortly after, two men were heard talking, and one said : "The
other day I was on guard before the Colonel's tent, and old Canfield
came along putting on style, and said I must walk post ; but before
ho was out of sight, Colonel Jim came out and said, "guard I'll be
d— ^ if I'd walk post, come hore and sit down."
The regiment was not only useless on camp guard, but it became
careless on picket ; and there can scarcely be a greater fault than
this. We know not how to excuse carelessness on grand guard
duty.
It is a mistaken notion that there are places were watching is un-
important. An army never knows from what quarter an enemy
will approach. His aim is always to attack where he is least oxpect-
ed ; where his antagonist is least ready to receive him.
There was one pickst post near Bacon Creek, that was thought
to be loss important than tho others, and I remember General
Mitchell's greatest vigilance at that point. Said ho, "if I wero going
to attack this camp, this would be the very point where I would
assail it." For an army to be surprised is disgraceful ; and for it
there can be no oxcuso.
On the 23d of May, General Negley through his Adjutant
General addressed Colonel Niebling as follows : Sir, "The General
Commanding tho Division desires mo to say, that tho frequency of
complaint from the office of the Inspector General of the Dopartmont,
of the neglect and non-porformance of pickot duty, on tho part of t ho
officors and men of your regiment, demand that you and your fiold
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officers give the matter your personal and immediate attention."
This communication was accompanied by an order to arrest a Lieu-
tenant of the regiment, but he was never punished. It was not
known that any effort was made to comply with the above. The
contrast between the letter of Major Lowrie given above, and Special
Order No. 20, issued on the 19th of November by General Roseerans
on the report of A. A. A. General Ducat already quoted, is very
great, and we leave the reader to account for the retrogression.
Later the regiment escaped public humiliation only by the
clemency of General Negley.
On the 27th of August, as the army was about to cross the
Tennessee River, to engage in a life or death struggle with the
enemy, Colonel Neibling was ordered by Goneral Thomas, to "pro-
ceed at onco and report to the commanding officer of Camp Chase,
Ohio, for the purpose of taking charge of, and bringing forward all
drafted men assigned to your regiment," though there were no
drafted men there. He returned on tho 8th of November without
bringing a recruit, and notwithstanding the sore disaster to tho
regiment in the late battle, in which two hundred and sixty five had
been killed, wounded and captured, including nearly all of the officers
of the regimout, he was ordered by General Thomas on the 12th of
November, "to proceed without delay to Ohio on recruiting service
for his regiment, and report in person to the superintendent of
recruiting for the State, and by letter to the Governor. He will also
report his progress in recruiting weekly, by letter to these Head
Quartersf"
In view of the disaster to the regiment, and the sore need of
officers, account for the strange conduct of General Thomas, who can.
The departure of Colonel Neibling for drafted men, left Lieu- *
tenant Colonel Stoughton in command of the regiment, r.nd at Camp
Hurricane, Georgia, on the 6th of September, the following letter
was addressed to him:
Lieutenant Colonel Stoughton :
Sir;— The following named privates, , of the 21st 0. V. I., left
their post while on picket this morning, and were arrested some distance
from their post without arms. The penalty of their crime is death or a
disgrace its equal. It is therefore ordered that the men have their heads
shaved, and a placard marked in large letters, * * * placed upon their
backs, and that they be drummed through the Brigade to the Rogue's March,
and then be returned to duty. * * * The parties named show a proper
spirit of regret, and have appealed to the sympathy and friendship of Gen-
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eral Negley, who feels for every soldier of his command. He has therefore
referred this case to the honorable appreciation of the 21st Reg't Ohio Vols.
If there are no more instances • * * from this regiment, the punish-
ment of privates , will be remitted. By command of
MAJOR GENERAL NEGLEY.
JAMES A. LOWRIE,
Major and A. A. A. G.
The above was accompanied by an order to arrest the Lieuten-
ant commanding the guard. But he was never punished*
(Of the men named by General Negley, one re-enlisted as a
veteran, was wounded in battle and was honorably discharged; one
re-enlisted as a veteran, was in several battles and was honorably
discharged at the end of the war, and one served his full term of
three years, was in several battles, and honorably discharged before
Atlanta, Georgia. — Mc Mohan.)
Nor were these the only criticisms upon the regiment. On the
29th of May, Major Lowrio, A. A. G., addressed Colonel Neibling as
follows : Sir, I am directed by the General commanding to call
your attention to the fact, that a number of the arms exchanged this
njorning, were imperfect and very dirty ; clearly indicating unpar-
donable neglect on the part of the officers, whose duty it is to see
that the arms are kept in proper order. This is so flagrant a case of
carelessness and inattention on your part, in not compelling proper
attention to this important duty, that he deems it necessary to
officially caution you, to avoid the consequences of a similar offense
in the future."
Again, on the 31st of July, Captain Lord, Inspector of the Third
(our) Brigade, 2d Division, made the following report to Head-
quarters, 14th Army Corps: "In neatness of company books and
papers, I have reported the 21st Ohio as poorest; as they have failed
to make the quarterly returns of clothing, camp and garrison
equipage to the Quartermaster General, U. S. A., required by exist-
ing orders; otherwise the condition of the books is very much the
same."
This report was referred, by order of the Commanding General,
to Colonel Sirwell, commanding brigade, "For attention and action,"
and by him to "the commanding officer of the 21st Ohio for com-
pliance."
Colonel McMahan says, "One of the consequences of this miser-
able book-keeping was, that the final statements of forty-seven of
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the men, who were killed at Stone's River, or died about that time,
were not forwarded to Washington, until the regiment settled down
in camp at Savannah, Georgia, two years afterward ; and no doubt,
the friends of these men, who were entitled to their arrears of pay
and allowances, wondered why they could not procure a settlement
with less trouble and delay."
I have been thus particular to show the necessity of discipline,
and the criticisms upon the officers of the regiment for want of it,
because it is a part of its history. Its short comings and faults, are
as much a part of its history as its patient endurance of the fatigues
of the march, its exposures to storms, its lonely vigils on picket, or
its perils and invincible courage on the field of battle.
The equanimity of Colonel Neibliug was little, if at all, disturb-
ed by the criticisms and eludings of his superior officers; he was
immensely popular with the men, and firmly established in their
estimation, he felt secure. He was their ideal of a soldier. As a
testimonial of their regard, in May following the battle of Stone's
River, they presented him with an elegant sword and pair of spurs.
These were presented on the 27th of May, by George W. Watson, of
Company A. The presentation speech and Colonel Neibling's reply
wore published, and a copy presented by Mrs. Neibling to each
survivor of the regiment at the reunion of the regiment in Septem-
ber 1891.
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CHAPTER XVI.
SUTLER EVIL-MAN IN THE OUAHD HOUSE-INQUIRY BY GENERAL
ROSECRANS-COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION CON V EN ED— TAX
LEVIED— CHANGE OF SUTLER-FINAL DISTRIBUTION
OF FUNDS.
The lack of discipline in the regiment, was the main cause of
the investigation of the manner in which the sutler had carried on
business in the regiment.
Early in the morning of the 27th of March, I heard the sutler
had had some boots stolen, and that one of my men was in the
guard house for not watching the sutler's tent.
Taking a lieutenant with me, I repaired to Headquarters,
where something like the following conversation ensued :
"Colonel, I hear one of my men is in the guard house. May I
ask what the charge against him is?"
"He didn't watch the sutler's tent, and there was a lot of boots
stolen."
"He was under no obligation to watch the sutler's tent, and I
would like to have him released."
"By G— d, I'll let him know he was under obligation to watch
it. I'm going to have him court martialed."
"No. The men are under no obligation to watch his tent. The
sutler is entitled to no protection whatever. Regulations provide
that the men are first entitled to protection from the sutler. They
provide what he may and may not sell; that a list of prices shall be
fixed to his goods and posted in a conspicuous place in his establish-
ment; that he shall pay a per capita tax, to constitute a regimental
fund. None of this has ever been done. A Council of Administra-
tion has never been convened in the regiment. The sutler has been
permitted to sell what he pleased, and you and I know, that he has
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sold goods at unheard-of-prices, and several times, camp guards have
been put on expressly to compel men to trade with our sutler, when
if they had boon permitted to go to some other sutler, they could
have bought goods at reasonable prices. The sutler is entitled to no
protection whatever. When the men are protected, I am in favor of
protecting the sutler, but not till then. I would like to have my
man released and permitted to go to his quarters."
The man was released. I then went to the Sanitary Commis-
sion Agent at Murfreesboro, and stated to him how sutling had been
carriod on in the regiment, and asked his assistance in having it
righted.
He directed mo to make a written statement of the facts, as I
had related them to him, got a few of tho line officers to sign it, and
bring it to him, and he would attend to it. Every line officer in
camp signed tho statement, and the agent forwarded it to Depart-
ment Headquarters. Tho next day a General Order was issued,
calling for a report of the conduct of sutler's establishments; whether
Councils of Administration were regularly convened, and prices
fixed to sutler's goods, etc. This was followed by an order to cou-
venono Councils of Administration, in regiments and batteries where
regulations had not been complied with, and the result was the
following:
HEADQUARTERS 2lST REUIMENT, O. V. I. I
Murfeesboro, Tenn,, March 30, 1WJ3. f
GENERAL ORDERS )
No. 17. /
A council of administration is hereby ordered to consist of the follow-
ing named officers
Lieutenant Colonel, Dwella M. Stoughton.
Major, George F. Walker.
Captain, Arnold McMahan.
It will be the duty of the Council, to investigate the books and papers,
regulate the prices, and prescribe such necessaries, and articles which the
sutler may be required to keep on hand. The Council will meet at their
earliest possible convenience. The junior member will record the proceed-
ings, and report the same to these headquarters, as required by Article XXI,
Revised Army Regulations.
By order of
JAMES M. NIEBL1NG,
Colonel Commanding.
EDWARD L. BAIRD,
Lieutenant and Ajutant.
In obedience to tho abovo order, a council of administration met
at the Headquarters of the 21st Kegiment Ohio Vols., on the 31st
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day of March, 1863, at nine o'clock a. m. Tho council consisted of
tho following officers who were present:
Lieutenant Colonel, Dwella M. Stoughton.
Major, George F. Walker.
Captain, Arnold McMahan
The following order was issuod :
Rooms Council Administration, Camp 21st Rrg't. 0. V. I. \
March 31st, 18(33 (
I. MARiENTnAL, Sutler 2Ut Reg't. 0. V. I.:
You will report to this Council of Administration immediately, bringing
with you all the books and papers necessary for a proper settlement of your
accounts. A copy of the order convening this council is enclosed.
By order of
L). M. STOUGHTON,
Lieut- Col. and President of the Board.
A. McMAHAN.
Capt. and Recorder.
In obedience to said order, I. Marienthal reported in person, and
from him the council ascertained tho following: That the said I.
Marienthal, had no other authority to suttle in the 21st Regiment,
O. V. I., than a letter of appointment from Col. Jesse S. Norton,
formerly of said regiment, of which the following is a copy:
Cincinnati, October 1st, 1863.
Israel Marikntiial.
Dear Mir:— You are hereby appointed sutler to the 21st Regiment Ohio
Volunteers, U. S. A., and will forthwith prepare to march with the command,
now under marching orders, for October 2d, at 12 o'clock, at noon of that day.
Notice of your appointment has been forwarded to the Governor of this State.
(Signed,)
JESSE S. NORTON,
Col. Com. 2l$t Reg't., 0. V. U. S. A.
The said I. Marienthal informed the council, that he kept no
books or papers, concerning his transactions as sutler for the 21st
Regiment Ohio Volunteers, and that he, the said I. Marienthal,
always regulated his own tariff of prices for the goods he sold to the
officers and men of the said 21st Regiment Ohio Volunteers. He
states to the council further, that he never was required to submit
his books, other papers, or bills of purchase to any council of
administration, since he commenced sutliug for the 21st Regiment
Ohio Volunteers. The council then adjourned until April 1st, at
nine o'clock a. m.
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Council Rooms, 21st Reo't O. V. L \
April 1st. 1863. J
The Council met pursuant to adjournment. All the members were
present as yesterday. The council having under consideration the case of
I. Marienthal, sutler, as per General Order No. 17 from Regimental Head-
quarters, sent for him and he being before the council stated as follows, to
wit: That he, Israel Marienthal, sutler, never paid any tax or assessment,
authorized by a council of administration of the 21st Regiment Ohio Volun-
teers. He says he never paid any money toward a Regimental or Post fund.
He states further that he never paid any money directly for his privilege to
suttle in the 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteers, but that indirectly, that privilege
cost him about two thousand dollars ($2000.00).
The following order had been issued :
Rooms Council of Adminstration, Camp 21st Reg't. Ohio Vols, \
March 31st, 18G3. /
Eedwabd L. Baird, Lieut, and Adft., 2Ut Reft. Ohio Vols:
You will furnish to the council of administration immediately, a state-
ment showing the number of men present with the 21st Regiment Ohio Vols.,
during each month from the 1st day of October, 1831, to include the 3lst day
of March, 1863. A copy of the order convening this council is enclosed.
By order of
I). M. STOUGHTON,
Lieut. Col. and President of the Board.
ARNOLD McMAHAN,
Capt. and Recorder.
In obedience to the above order, the following statement was
received, to wit:
Heaikjuarthrs 21st Reoiment, Ohio Volunteers. )
Murfreesboro, Tenn., March 31st, 1863. /
Arnold McMahan, Capt. and Rec, of Council of Administration:
Sir: In obedience to your order of this day, I have the honor to sub-
mit the following report, it being the number of officers and men present with
the regiment at the end of each month, from October 1st, 1861, to March 31st,
1863, except for the months of October and November 1861. Of these two
months I have no record, therefore have made them the same as December
1861, which I think a low estimate.
October, 1861, 760 men. July,
November, " 760 " August,
December, " 760 " » September,
January, 1862, 794 " October,
February, " 718 " November,
March, " 748 " December,
April, " 717 " January,
May, " 707 " February,
June, " 740 " March,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
EDWARD L. BAIRD,
Lieut, and Adft., 21«< 0. V. I.
1862,
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For the eighteen months mentioned in the ahove statement, the council
finds the aggregate numher of men present, to he twelve thousand nine
hundred and three; (12,903), and does therefore order, that I. Marienthal,
sutler 21st Regiment Ohio Volunteers, pay a tax of ten (10) cents per month,
for each ollicer and soldier present with the regiment, from Octoher 1st, 1861,
to March 31st, 1803, and the council finds the aggregate amount assessed, to
be one thousand two hundred and ninety dollars, and thirty cents, ($1,290.30)
•Which amount, I. Marienthal, is ordered to pay to the Post or Regimental
treasurer, of the 21st Regiment Ohio Volunteers.
Lieut. Col. P. M. STOUGHTON.
President of Council.
Arnold McMahan,
Capt. and Recorder.
Rooms Council of Administration 21st Reg't Ohio Vols., )
Murfreesboro, Tenn., April 7, 1863. j
James M. Neibling, Col. Coin.
Sir: The council have reviewed the proceedings heretofore had, in
regard to Israel Marienthal, sutler 21st Regiment Ohio Volunteers, and are of
the opinion, that the proceedings are correct; and that the tax assessed is not
too great. The council refuse to consider the bad debts made by the sutler.
Very respectfully,
A. McMAHAN,
Capt. 2Ut Reg't. Ohio Vols., and Recorder for Council.
Rooms Council of Administation, 21st. Rbo't O. V. I. \
June 12, 1863. /
To Commanding Officer 2\st Reg't. Ohio Vols.,
Sir: The council of adminstration has again re-considered the case of
I. Marienthal, sutler, 21st Regiment Ohio Volunteers. The council has re-
solved, that the said I. Marienthal, shall pay to the regimental treasurer of
said regiment, five hundred dollars, ($500.00), as a fund for the regiment.
Also that he shall quit all claim to debts contracted of him by the enlisted
men of said regiment, during the term of sutling. Also, that the debts due
by the enlisted men of said regiment, be considered the balance due to the
regimental fund, to be disposed of as may hereafter be deemed proper.
Lieut. Col. D. M. STOUGHTON,
President of Council.
A. McMahan,
Capt. and Recorder
On the 1st of April, 1863, Israel Marienthal was succeeded by
Thomas Richards as sutler, and on tho 28th of August following, a
Council of Admistration, consisting of Captains Canfield, Cusac and
Caton, was convened at Cave Spring, Alabama,
Richards was taxed two hundred (200) dollars for the privilege
of sutling from the 1st of April to the 31st of August, 1863.
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Capt. Charles W. Allen, of Co. D, was chosen regimental
treasurer.
He loaned several sums, but by what authority is not known,
or whether they were ever collected.
It will be of no avail to trace the history of sutling in the regi-
ment further. I will add however, that after Colonel McMahan
took command of the regiment, sutlers tax and regimental fund receiv-
ed due consideration, and just before the regiment was mustered out,
the balance in the hands of the regimental treasurer was divid-
ed among the companies, according to the number of men then pre-
sent with the command, as follows :
Field and Staff. 2 men present, 8 2.08
Company A. 20 " " 43.14
B. 27 " « 40.16
C. 28 " " 41.65
D. 28 " « 41.65
E. 27 " « '. 40.16
F. 36 « « 53 55
G. 27 < : " 40.16
H. 19 " « 28.28
I. 20 » " 20.77
K. 21 " « 31.25
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CHAPTER XVII.
8IGN8 OF ACTIVITY— EXPEDITION TO SALEM— FLOUNDERING IN THE
MUD— EQUIPPED WITH COLT'S REVOLVING RIFLES-GENERAL
ROSECRANS AS AN ORGANIZER AND DISCIPLINARIAN-
PREPARING TO MOVE ON THE TULLAHOMA
CAMPAIGN.
At 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon of the 10th of March, the regi-
ment was ordered "to prepare three days rations immediately, and
get ready to march." It had rainod hard all day, and the rain was
still falling in torrents, when the regiment started at five o'clock.
We were being sent to support General Granger, who was at
Rcadyville, and threatened by the enemy. The road over which we
were to travel, had been badly cut up with heavy army wagons and
artillery. Night sot in early, and the men went floundering through
the mud — into holes knee deep — a short space of solid ground and a
plunge into another pool of mud, and so on for six miles. Reaching
our destination at ton o'clock, the rain having ceased, we soon had
bright fires of rails, and set about preparing for rest. The writer
procured two rails, laid one end of them on a stump, placing them so
near together as not to let him fall through bctwocn them, and with
some dry cornstalks laid across for a pillow, ho slept soundly. We
remained there three days, sent out scouts in various directions, and
meeting no rebels, returned to camp. No one who participated in
the march to Salem, will ever forget it.
From the timo of assuming command of tho Department of the
Cumberland, General Rosocrans felt the great need of cavalry.
In this arm of tho service the rebels greatly outnumbered tho
Union army, which enabled them to strike successfully unguarded
points, and being among friends they woro never at a loss to find
weak garrisons, which they could casilv overcome, and cjo great
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damage to railroads and bridges in a short time, and leave on the
approach of infantry, to strike a successful blow at some other point.
In the summer of 1863, sixteen thousand troops out of forty-one
thousand were employed to protect tho communications of the Army
of tho Cumberland, and these were found insufficient. It was
estimated that it required three infantry to guard against one
cavalryman. As a pursuing force, infantry against cavalry was
useless. Notwithstanding his importunities for cavalry, he fought
the battle of Stone's River with the odds largely against him, which
resulted in tho destruction of trains at Lavorgne, and between
Nashville and Murfreesboro, not only of immense value, but of
immediate necessity for tho subsistence of his army.
Receiving a consignment of Revolving rifles from Washington,
the 21st Ohio was selected to receive them. We were to bo furnished
horses, and servo as cavalry, sharp-shooters or infantry, as occasion
might require. On the 11th of April the regiment went to Nashville
to procure horses, but returned on the 13th without them. On the
26th of May, eight companies exchanged Springfield rifled muskets
for Colt's revolving rifles, and Companies A and B wore given
Enfield rifles.
This change in arms was opportuno if not Providential, as with-
out them, it is hardly possible tho regiment could have repulsed tho
first chargo made on it at Chickamauga, in which case, the enemy
would have gained General Thomas' rear, which would have resulted
in the dispersion or capture of his corps.
It may not bo uninteresting to notice the change of sentiment
that had taken place in the arm}-, between our first and second
occupancy of Murfreesboro. In tho spring of 1862, while there
under General Mitchell, we formed the acquaintance of a wealthy
planter living near Murfreesboro, and he spoke several times of how
gentlemanly tho officers and soldiers of the northern army were;
saying, "Our property is safe, nothing is disturbed — you all treat us
better than our own army did." lie was warned that he would tell a
different story if wo wero compelled to pass over the country a
second time.
Some days after tho battle, several officers of tho regiment con-
cluded to call on him, and sec how he felt. He came in shortly aftor
their arrival, greeted them cordially, and readily engaged in conver-
sation, but not on the topic uppermost in his mind. Abruptly
changing tho subjoct ho said, "I don't know what wo aro going to do.
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I reckon you all aro going to starve us to death. I have protection
for this little (picket) fence about my house ; except this, every stick
of fencing I have in the world is burnt up, and I have no timber to
make any more. I can't make any crops and I shant try. It's of
no use."
He was reminded of the kind treatment they received on our
first coming, and how this was repaid with insults to the sick, when
Forrest captured the place the preceedi ng summer, and by the abuse
of prisoners captured during the 31st of December, when they
thought General Rosecrans was beaten, and his army in retreat. He
was reminded of the army keeping the negroes on tho plantations;
that they raised good crops, that went to feed Bragg's army, and he
was told we had come now to conquor tho country.
When we first occupied the town a guard was stationed near a
house. A lady one day asked the brigade officer of the day : "Will
you be so kind as to have these men removed? I am afraid they
will injure my shrubbery." After the battlo of Stone River this
house was found vacant. It was not long till tho frame only was
stauding. Fence, shrubbery, all else, had disappeared, and the frame
followed shortly.
It was not long after tho battle, until it was said thero was not a
fence rail within five miles of Murfreosboro. They had been hauled
to camps for firewood.
As an organizer and disciplinarian General Rosecrans had few
equals. During tho stay of the army at Murfreesboro he dismissed
a largo number of officers for various offenses and misdemeanors,
by authority conferred on him by tho War Department, and by drills
and frequent inspections, labored to bring the discipline of his troops
to a high standard. In all theso the regiment participated, bayonet
exercises, squad, company, regimental, brigade, division and corps
drills. Tho nearness and activity of the enemy made strong escorts
necessary in foraging, and the regiment often went on these expedi-
tions. Largo fatiguo details wcro ofton called for, and frequently for
days togothor tho regiment furnished from one hundred to one hun-
dred and fifty men for this duty, so that thero was not much timo to
plot mischief or brood home-sickness.
While hero shelter tents woro given the men in placo of Wall or
Sibley tents. Each man was givon apioco of muslin largo onough to
cover him. This had buttons on one sido and button holes on the
othor; and two of those buttoned together, and stretched on such
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poles as they could get, made shelter for two men. The men called
them dog tents. The first night they occupied them, a part of the
time was spent making the night hideous with the barking and
howling of dogs. It is doubtful whether a dog or puppy of any age,
size or breed, ever made a noise that was not imitated on that occa-
sion, and most of the barks, howls and growls would have been hard
to distinguish from genuine.
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CHAPTER XVIII.
THE TULLAHOMA CAMPAIGN— DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTRY— LIBERTY,
HOOVER AND GUY'S GAPS-CHASING REBELS-EVACUATION
OF TULLAHOMA— REBELS RETREAT ACROSS ELK
RIVER— FOURTH OF JULY— IN CAMP AT
DECHERD STATION— CLOSE OF
THE CAMPAIGN.
Several days before starting on the Tullahoma campaign, General
Thomas issued an order for the men to have eight daj r s' rations in
their knapsacks, and forty rounds of ammunition in their cartridge
boxes, and be prepared to march at a minute's warning. A captain
with his company each in marching order, with cartridge box and gun,
knapsack, haversack, shelter tont and blanket, marched to corps
headquarters for the General to inspect the loads. The General said
he did not think the whole would make so heavy a load, and the
order was modified.
Without previous warning, at 9 o'clock in the morning of the
24th of June, we received orders to strike tents. Troops had been
marching out on the Manchester pike all the morning, but the 21st,
having boen designated as rear guard, did not got startod until 3
o'clock in the aftornoon.
Stone's River and Elk Hiver valleys are separated by a range of
high hills, through which are throe gorges or gaps, called Liberty,
Hoover and Guy's Gaps. These gaps afforded strong positions for
defense, and wore occupied by the enemy. General McCook's 20th
Corps moved out on the Liberty pike. Bragg, anticipating an
advance by Liberty Gap, had prepared to defend it, and greater
resistance was encountered in this than in either of the other gaps.
McCook drove the enemy half way through the gap the 24th, and
bivouacked for the night. The next day several attempts were
made to drive back his force, but the enemy failed in each. General
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Thomas' 14th Corps encountered the enemy seven miles from Mur-
freesboro. General Wilder attacked them with his brigade of cavalry
and drove them three milos, entirely through Hoover's Gap, and
took position on the south side. Several attempts were made to dis-
lodge him, but he maintained his position until the arrival of reen-
forcements, when the enemy retired. The least resistance was made
to General Crittenden's 21st Corps, at Guy's Gap. The regiment
marched as above stated, and coming up at 10 o'clock, was put on
pickets for the night. The next day tho army moved, but such was
the resistance, it only made four miles, the 21st still rear guard.
Friday was a repetition of Thursday's work. General Thomas
offered battle at Beech Grove, which was declined by the enemy.
Saturday morning at 6 o'clock the 21st Ohio started in pursuit of
rebels on a road to the right of the pike. The way was strewn with
quilts, blankets and other hindrances to rapid marching. We were
unable to overtake them, and after following four or fivo miles, we
turned back and followed the main body to Manchester, where we
arrived at lip. m., thirty-one miles from Murfreesboro, completely
fagged out. Several of tho regiment fell out and came to us the
next day.
Sunday, June 28th, we remained at Manchester. General
Thomas sent a forco of cavalry to destroy tho railroad south of Talla-
homa. They struck tho road at Decherd, destroyed the depot and
water tank, and tore up considerable track ; but on the appearance
of an infantry force they retired.
On tho morning of the 28th, General Thomas ordered that "All •
extra baggage that the men cannot carry on their persons, must be
sent back with the trains"
"Tho wagons will bo inspocted before marching, and all in excess
of ammunition, forage, officers' necessary apparatus and baggage,
will bo thrown out."
The quartermaster of tho regiment refused to receipt for stores
turned over in accordance with the above order, and they wore loft
lying on the ground. Several officers of the regiment, not having
been. served with a copy of tho order, had difficulty in settling with
the ordnance department for stores loft.
At 1 o'clock in the afternoon of tho 29th, the regiment fell in,
but was obliged to wail until 3 : 30, when it marched and bivouacked
three miles from Tullahoma, abreast of tho town. On the morning
of the 30th, news reached us of tho evacuation of the town, and tho
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2l8t, on the left of General Steel man's brigade, skirmished five miles
to the front, meeting no enemy. The next day at noon, Colonel
Beaty's brigade met the enemy on the ground over which we had
reconnoitered, and we hastened to his assistance. The enemy re-
treated, the 21st Ohio in pursuit. About 5 p. m. the rebels fired on
us with a battery, and retreated across Elk River. We bivouacked
two miles from the river. On the south side the rebels had artillery
covered with earth works, which commanded the approaches to the
stream. Here we were detained until a force crossed higher up
stream and threatened their flank, when they again retreated. This
force had a fight with the rebel rear guard two miles beyond the
Tiver, which resulted in a rout of the enemy.
On the 3d we crossed on the ruins of the bridge, and slept on the
field already alluded to, where it was said over one hundred of the
enemy lay unburied, and at 7 p. m. of the 4th of July, we reached
the foot of Cumberland Mountain, five miles beyond Decherd Station,
on the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. We returned to Dech-
erd where we wont into camp on the 9th.
This closed the Tullahoma campaign, by which the rebels were
forced from middle Tennessee, and the two armies now occupied the
same positions they did the previous year, before Bragg marched
from Chattanooga for the invasion of Kentucky. The campaign had
not been bloodless. The Union army lost eighty-five killed, four
hundred and eighty-two wounded, and thirteen captured.
We captured of the enemy fifty- nine officers, one thousand, five
. hundred and seventy-five men, and eleven pieces of artillery. The
loss of the enemy in killed and wounded was not known.
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CHAPTER XIX.
REPAIRING RAILROADS — ANXIETY OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT TO
POSSESS CHATTANOOGA-URGING ROSECRANS TO MOVE— REVIEW
OK OPERATIONS IN TENNESSEE— PRE-EMPTORY ORDERS
TO ADVANCE.
Our occupation during our stay at Decherd, was but a repeti-
tion of our labors at Murfreesboro. None knew better than General
Rosecrans the necessity of having men employed ; for idleness always
breeds mischief. Repairing railroads, rebuilding and guarding
bridges, gathering forage, and grand guard duty requiring large
daily details, and with these, and drills, parades and frequent inspec-
tions, it was intended to keep, not only the men of the 21st Ohio,
but the whole army busy.
While General Rosecrans was exerting himself to briug forward
supplies, preparatory to a further advance, the authorities at Wash-
ington again began urging him to move forward to capture Chat-
tanooga.
The possession of Bast Tennessee had been a dominant idea with
the War Department, from the commencement of hostilities. It
was thought that with this territory in our possession, it would be
difficult for Lee to subsist his army. The possession of East Tenn-
essee was looked upon as of more vital importance to the Confederacy
than Richmond.
President Lincoln early remarked, "If Knoxville could be taken,
it would break the back bone of the rebellion." General Thomaa
was anxious to march on the place in the fall of 1861, but circum-
stances forbade it. On assuming command of the Army of the
Cumberland, General Buell was urged to take possession of East
Tennessee, and when he marched on Bowling Green and Nashville,
in February, 1862, he did it in opposition to the wishes and instruc-
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lions of the War Department. After the memorable siege of Corinth,
when he was about to march toward Chattanooga, he wished to go
through middle Tennessee to MeMinnville, making Nashville with
its water connection and shorter line of railroad, his base, but it will
be remembered that General Halleck, then in command of the armies
in the west, ordered him to repair the Memphis and Charleston road,
and make that his lino of supply and advance.
Deeming it injudicious to depend for supplies on a railroad
running two hundred miles beside territory held and occupied by
the enemy, and believing in the superior advantages of Nashville as
a base, General Buell persisted in repairing the roads from the latter
place to Stevenson ; one by way of Decatur and Huntsville, the
other by Murfreesboro and Tullahoma, while in obedience to General
Halleck's order, he was repairing the Memphis and Charleston road.
Delayed by these labors, General Halleck telegraphed General
Buell from Corinth, on the 8th of July, 1862: "The President tele-
graphs that your progress is not satisfaetor}', and that you should
move more rapidly. Tho long time taken by you to reach Chatta-
nooga, will enable the enemy to anticipate you by concentrating a
larger force to meet you. I communicate his views, hoping that
your movements hereafter will be so rapid as to remove all cause of
complaint, whether well founded or not." To this General Buell
replied from Huntsville on the 11th, in which he enumerated some of
the obstacles in the way of a rapid advance. One item is as follows:
"We consume provisions alone about 100,000 pounds daily, which
with our animals in their present condition, it requires sixty wagons
to carry. * * * Three hundred and fifty wagons are required to
haul provisions alone over this gap. ( A gap of twenty-two miles.)
To haul forage over the same distance, oven at half rations, would
require seven hundred wagons more."
To have these teams to tho front, would be indispeusible if the
army were to be sustained beyond Bridgeport.
The battle of Perryville was fought on the 8th of October, 1862.
On the 19th, General Hallack, who was then at Washington,
addressed General Buell as follows: "Your telegram of the 17th
received this morning, and has been laid before the President, who
concurs in ray telegram to you yesterday. The capture of East
Tennessee should be the main object of your campaign. You say it
is the heart of the enemy's resources.
Make it the heart of yourt. Your army can live there if the
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enemy can. You must, in a great measure, live upon the country,
paying for your supplies when propor, and levying contributions
when necessary. I am directed by the President to say to you that
your army must enter East Tennessee this fall, and that it ought to
move there while the roads are passable. Once between the onemy
and. Nashville, there will be no serious difficulty in reopening your
communications with that place. He does not understand why we
cannot march as the enemy marches, live as he lives, and fight as he
fights, unless we admit the inferiority of our troops and our generals.
Once hold the valley of the upper Tennessee, and the operations in
that state and in Kentucky will soon cease."
None of the anxiety felt at Washington for the occupancy of
East Tennessee abated on General Kosecrans taking command of the
Army of the Cumberland, but he hastened to the relief of the garri-
son at Nashville. The battle of Stone's River demonstrated that the
two armies were nearly of equal strength with the main difference,
persistence, on the side of the Federals ; but soon after the battle the
importance of occupying East Tennessee was brought to his notice,
and urged as it had been on his predecessor. General Rosecrans
telegraphed General Halleck on the 21st of June: "We ought to
fight here if we have a strong prospect of winning a decisive victory
over the opposing force, and upon this ground I shall act. I shall
be very careful not to risk our last reserve without a strong ground
to expect success."
After the Tallahoma campaign on the 3d of August, while Gen-
eral Rosecrans was devoting all his energies preparing for a further
advance, General Halleck telegraphed to him to move his army
across the Tennessee river.
On the 4th General Rosecrans says in reply: "Your dispatch
ordering me to move forward without further delay, reporting the
movement of each corps until I cross the Tennessee is received." *
* * "I wish to know if your order is intended to take away my
discretion, as to the time and manner of moving my troops." To
this General Halleck replied on the 5th : "The orders for the ad-
vance of your army and that its progress be reported daily, are
imperative."
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CHICKAMAUGA CAMPAIGN— ADVANCE ON CHATTANOOGA— CROSSING THE
MOUNTAINS — FLANK MOVEMENT ON BRAGG— DE8CE N T AT
STEVEN'S GAP— NARROW ESCAPE IN McLbMORE'S
COVE— BAILEY'S CROSS ROADS.
Notwithstanding the order, quoted in the ioregoing chapter,
General Rosecrans did not commence the movement of his army
until the middle of the month.
On the 16th of August at nine o'clock in the morning, the regi-
with its division marched from Decherd.
We crossed the mountain on the 17th, and on the 19th reached
Cave Spring, Alabama, and laid out a camp. The only thing worthy
of note was the bad roads encountered. We remained at Cave
Spring until late in the afternoon of the 1st of September, when we
again moved forward, crossed the Tennessee on a pontoon bridge at
Caperton's Ferry, at 11 p. m., and rested a few miles beyond the
remainder of the night. The next day wo marched to Moore's
Spring, opposite Bridgeport. The morning of the 3d we began the
ascent of Sand, or Raccoon Mountain. Nearly all d^y the 3d brigade,
except Captain Alban's Company F, ot the 21st O, was engaged
assisting teams up the mountain. The train up, we moved forward
toward evening to Warron's sawmill, where we found Captain Alban
engaged in taking down the upper part of the mill, to build a bridge
across a deep narrow chasm, now the bed of a dry stream, in which
the mill was situated ; there being no eligible crossing either above
or below. The lower part of the mill was to serve as part of the
bridge. In the work he was relieved by the 78th Pa., who completed
the bridge, over which the train and artillery passed safely.
The noxt day we descended to Will's Valley.
Leaving knapsacks, early in the morning of the 5th, the 21st
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O. and the 78th Pa. regiments, with a section of Battery G, 1st O.
artillery, started up the valley on a reconnoissance. We were
absent two nights without meeting the enemy. The 21st took pos-
session of a mill, ground the grain on hand for our use, returned on
the morning of the 7th for knapsacks, and marched to the foot of
Lookout Mountain.
After a hastily prepared and hastily eaten breakfast, early in
the morning of the 8th, the 3d Brigade was deployed up the moun-
tain, to again assist the teams. Without a complaint the men
labored faithfully at this until noon of the 9th, when the teams being
all up, we crossed the mountain, and descended to McLeMore's Cove,
in the valley of the Chickamauga, at Stevon's Gap.
General Thomas having been ordered to march rapidly to
Lafayette, Georgia, General Negley's division moved early the next
morning, the 21st in advance, and Captain Alban's Company F as
skirmishers.
At Bailey's cross roads they came upon an outpost of the enemy.
A spirited skirmish ensued, but the rebels, though resisting stub-
bornly, were steadily pushed back and driven into Dug Gap, a deep
narrow pass through Pigeon Mountain. Arriving at the entrance to
the gap, the command was halted, and the regiment deployed to watch
the enemy. At evening we were relieved, permitted to get supper,
and assigned a position for the night. The next morning at three
o'clock we were moved about a half mile to the rear, to guard against
a surprise. Early in the morning the enemy came through the gap,
and engaged our skirmishers without gaining any advantage.
On arrival at the gap, and learning that Bragg had concentrated
his army at Lafayette, General Negley sent back for assistance, and
shortly after three o'clock on the morning of the 11th, General Baird
with his division marched to his support. From information
received, Generals Negley and Baird were convinced the enemy
intended to attack with a superior force, and they thought it prudent
to retire to Steven's Gap.
The train pulled quietly out, the 21st O. took a position near
Widow Davis', with Company K thrown out to watch the approach
from the south. After informing the men that the enemy was near,
and ordering them to watch, and be ready every moment for action,
on visiting the skirmish line I found one man with both shoes and
socks off paring his toe nails. This called forth pretty strong
language. The troops past, the bugle sounded the recall just in tirao
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to allow us to escape from the enomy, who were moving to the
attack. Joining the regiment, we hastened back over the Little
Chickamauga creek, and past the next position chosen for defence,
and where a brigade of General Baird's division was posted ; a part
of it behind a stone fence. As the rebels approached, a well directed
fire from the brigade and a battery made them recoil.
The battle was short but decisive. A gentleman I met in Chat-
tanooga in 1881, informed me that he saw this battle at Bailey's
cross roads, and that the rebels lost forty killed. He said he saw
them buried next day.
At some distance to the rear from where this fight occurred, the
21st took another position, and when the troops were all past,
deployed and marched back to the gap, closely pursued by the
enemy, where we arrived after dark.
In this affair, the 1st Division lost three Killed, and several
severely wounded.
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CHICK AM AUG A CONTINUED-SITUATION OF THE ARMY— BRAGOS' PLAN
IN DETAIL— THE ENEMY FOI LED— ROSECR A N8' EFFORTS TO
CONCENTRATE HIS ARMY-MARCH TO THE BATTLE-
FIELD—AN ALL NIGHT'S MARCH-DRIVING
THE ENEMY-A NIGHT ON
THE FIELD.
When General Rosecrans, in obedience to orders from the War
Department, marched across the Tennessee River, the rebel authori-
ties made preparation for the certain defence of Chattanooga, know-
ing, as rebel General Hill afterward expressed it, that the loss of that
place meant death to all their hopes. For this purpose, Buckner,
from Knoxville, with twenty thousand men, and JohnsUn, from
Mississippi, with sixteen thousand, were ordered to join Bragg. It
was estimated that ten thousand Georgia militia came to his assist-
ance, and while crossing the mountain the writer was informed by a
citizen, that all the prisoners in that vicinity, paroled at Vicksburg,
had been gathered up by provost marshals and put in the army, and
Longstreet with his corps, thought to be invincible, was sent from
Lee's army to Bragg's assistance.
Finding his communications threatened by General Rosecrans'
advance over the mountains, Bragg evacuated Chattanooga on the
8th of September. Taking this as an indication of retreat, General
Rosecrans ordered a vigorous pursuit.
General Crittenden was ordered to follow on the Tunnel Hill and
Lafayette roads, General McCook was sent to Alpine to cut oft" his
retreat on Rome, and General Thomas was ordered to move directly
against him at Lafayette; and General Negley's advance was the
initial of General Thomas' move on Lafayette, by way of Catlett and
Dug Gaps. Bragg, learning of the divided condition of General
Rosecrans' army, resolved to defeat it in detail, and for this purpose
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on the 9th of September, the day we descended at Stephens' Gap, at
11:45 p. m. issued the following order, to
"Major General Hindman,
Commanding Divmon.
"You will move with your division immediately to Davis Cross Roads,
on the road from Lafayette to Stevens' Gap. At this point you will put
yourself in communication with the column of General Hill, ordered to move
to the same point, and take command of the joint forces, or report to the
officer of Hill's column, according to rank. If in command, you will move
upon the enemy, reported to be 4,000 or 5,000 strong, encamped at the foot of
Lookout Mountain at Stevens' Gap."
At the same time, with orders to Hindman inclosed, he issued
an order to
"Lieutenant General Hill,
Commanding Corps.
"You will send or take, as your judgment dictates, Cleburne's Division
to unite with General Hindman at Davis' Cross Roads, to-morrow morning.
Hindman starts at 12 o'clock to-night, and has 13 miles to make. The com-
mander of the column thus united will move upon the enemy encamped at
the foot of Stevens' Gap, said to be 4,000 or 5,000. If unforseen circumstances
should prevent your movement, notify Hindman. A cavalry force should
accompany your column. Hindman has none. Open communication with
Hindman with your cavalry in advance of the junction. He marches on the
road from Dr. Anderson's to Davis' Cross Roads."
Hill replied that "the movement required of him was impractic-
able, as Cleburne was sick, and both Dug and Catlett's Gaps had
been so blocked by felling timber that it would take 24 hours to
remove."
At 8 a. m., on the 10th, Bragg ordered Buckner, then at Ander-
son's, to "execute without delay the order issued to General Hill."
Hindman and Buckner's forces united the afternoon of the 10th,
three or four miles from Davis' Cross Roads, and Hindman sent a
courier to Bragg suggesting a change of plan. To this Bragg
replied on tho 10th, at midnight, (having learned that General
Negley was in the vicinity of Dug Gap), "Attack and force your
way through the enemy to this point at the earliest hour that you
can see him in the morning." And to insure success he dispatched
Cleburne and Breckenridge's divisions to assist by operating on
Negley's flanks. The sound of Hindman's guns was the signal for
closing in on us. The guns at Bailey's Cross Roads were the first
heard, and we escaped as before stated. Bragg next turned his
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attention to Crittenden, with the intention of defeating his corps and
gaining possession of the roads leading to Chattanooga.
General Rosecrans was not aware of Bragg's strength and
intentions until the 12th, when he made haste to concentrate his
army.
On the 13th, at midnight, General McCook received orders to
join General Thomas at Stevens' Gap. Leaving a division to guard
his train, with the rest of his corps they started back. There being
no road up the mountain, he was obliged to return by way of Will's
Valley, and cross the mountain where the 14th Corps crossed, and he
did not reach Stevens' Gap until the 17th.
The morning ol the 12th found us strongly posted in front of the
gap. We remained here guarding our position until the arrival of
General McCook's Corps, when we marched to Owen's Ford, whore
we remained until 3 : 30 p. m. of the 18th. At that time we moved
to the left to relieve General Palmer's division.
He not having had marching orders, delay occurred to find what
disposition would be made of us. One brigade was ordered to Craw-
fish Spring ; this was changed to an order to encamp the whole
division ; then two brigades were ordered to return and relieve
General Palmer. The distance and the hindrance to our progress,
by the crowded condition of the road, filled with troops and trans-
portation moving to the loft, or north, prevented us getting in
position until about daylight.
We remainod here, in hearing of heavy fighting at intervals,
until 3 : 30 p. m., when General McCook's Corps having passod,
leaving us the extreme right of the line, we were ordered to the left.
Passing General Rosecrans' headquarters, General Negley discovered
the enemy coming through a gap in the line, threatening General
Thomas' rear, and he was ordered to drive them back. We engaged
them about three-fourths of a mile a little north of east of tho
Widow Glenn's, drove them a quarter of a mile or more, and took
position on tho east side of a strip of woods, about 500 yards west of
tho Lafayette road ; the 2d and 3d brigades took position in line,
and the first brigade was placed in reserve. Company K was
ordered to hold tho skirmish lino in front of the regiment, and was
doployed and moved about two hundred yards to the front, and
occupied a ridge about three hundred yards from the Lafayette road,
on tho west side ot which were tho enemy's skirmishers. Though
they were so near they were heard to cough and stamp their feet, to
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keep them warm, there was no firing in our front during the night,
the regiment being allowed to gain the rest they so much needed.
Nothing disturbed the stillness of the night save the groans of the
holplossly wounded, and the moving of the enemy's artillery to the
left, which began about 1 o'clock in the morning. Permission was
asked to bring in the wounded, but it was denied, for fear of drawing
the firo of the enemy. Lieutenant Mahony crawled out and gave a
couple of thom water, and covored them, for the night was very
chilly, the ground in the morning being covored with a heavy frost.
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CHICKAMAUGA CONTINUED— THE BATTLE ON SUNDAY— RELIEVED BY
GENERAL WOOD-CHANGE OF POSITION TO SNODGRASS HILL — THE
REGIMENT TURNED OVER TO GENERAL BRANNAN— TERRIFIC
BATTLE OF SUNDAY AFTERNOON-FALL OF COLONEL
STOUGHTON-OUT OF AMMUNITION— THE LAST
CHARGE WITH EMPTY GUNS— SURROUNDED
AND CAPTURED— REBEL ACCOUNTS OF
THE CAPTURE-POSITION ON THE
FIELD.
So much of the account of the battle of Chickamauga as consists
of recollections, the reader will remember are my recollections, and I
give them with a full knowledge of one's liability to be mistaken in
times and events, transpiring during the anxiety and excitement of
battle. No one has chargod that the regiment did not do its duty on
that historic field, and no one will claim that it did moro than its
duty, and I know of no regiment that was on Snodgrass Hill, on the
afternoon of September 20th, 1863, that did not do its duty, and
perform it nobly.
IfasGonoral Walker has often affirmed, "The 21st Ohio saved
the day at Chickamauga," it was because of its meeting and repulsing
the encrcry, who wero already past tho flank and in the rear of
General Brannan's division. This delayed them, until a propor
adjustment of tho line could bo made, and prevented a further pur-
suit of Generals McCook and Crittenden's retreating troops.
And even this would havo been of little use in preventing the
enemy gaining Genoral Thomas' rear, but for the opportune arrival
of General Granger's troops. These performed a service later,
exactly similar to what the 21st Ohio had previously done -prevent-
ed the enemy getting in General Thomas' rear. There can be but
two disputed points. Ono is, the length of time the regiment held
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its position on the ridge, arid the other is, the circumstance of its
surrender, and I think the corroborative testimony here introduced
will sottle these points.
In attempting to give a true account of the part taken by the
21st Ohio Infantry Volunteers, in the battle of Chickamauga, I
approach the subject with great diffidence, being aware I shall not
be able to avoid coming in conflict with some who have given
accounts of that last desperate struggle on Snodgrass Hill,* which
ended in the complete repulse of the enemy, thus saving General
Thomas' Corps, if not the Army ot the Cumberland and the object of
the campaign — Chattanooga. The battle of Chickamauga was fought
twelve miles from Chattanooga.
As before stated, Bragg having failed to defeat the force in
McLeMore's Cove, turned his attention to General Crittenden's
corps, with the intention of defeating that, and this accomplished,
with the force he would be able to bring against thom, the other two
corps would becomo an easy prey; as a retreat over the mountains
in the face of tho enemy would be an impossibility.
That the reader may understand the intentions of the enemy, I
quote from Bragg's report : "Our movemont (in the cove) having
thus failed of its justly anticipated results, it was determined to turn
upon the 3d Corps of the enemy, approaching us from the direction
of Chattanooga. Upon learning tho dispositions of the enemy from
tho cavalry commander, on tho afternoon of the 12th, Lieutenant
General Polk, commanding the advance forces, was directed in the
following note, to attack at daylight on tho 13th."
Headquarters, Army of Tennessee, >
La Fayette, September 12, 1863, 8 p.m./
Lieutenant General Polk.
"General:— I inclose you a dispatch from Pegram. This presents you
a fine opportunity for striking Crittenden in detail, and I hope you will
avail yourself of it at daylight to-morrow. This division crushed, the others
are yours. We can then turn again on the force in the Cove. Wheeler's
Cavalry will move on Wilder, so as to cover your right. I shall be delighted
to hear of your success.
Very truly yours,
BRAXTON BRAGG."
•This is also called Honrc Shoe Ridge, Battery Hill, Pilgrim* HIU ftqd MUslon
Ridge.
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At 8 p. m. on the same evening, Bragg's A. A. G. addressed Polk
as follows :
"General: — I inclose you a dispatch marked A, and I now give you the
orders of the Commanding General, viz: to attack at day dawn to-morrow,
the infantry column reported in said dispatch, at three quarters of a mile
beyond Pear Vine Church, on the road to Graysville from La Fayette."
And again at 12:30 a. m. the A. A. G. addressed Polk :
"General; — The enemy is approaching from the south, and it is highly
important that your attack in the morning should be quick and decided.
Let no time be lost."
Instead of attacking, Polk took a strong position for defence.
General Crittenden's corps rocrossed the Chickamauga, and prepared
to dispute the crossing of the enemy.
On the evening of the 17th, Bragg issued orders for a general
advance on the 18th, but bad roads and resistance of cavalry delayed
them, so that but little was affected that day. On the morning of
the 19th, the movement was resumed, and the day was spent getting
troops in position, during which there was moro or less hard
fighting.
The closing up of Generals Thomas and McCook's corps on
General Crittenden's has already been described. On the evening of
the 19th, tho two armies woro in position to renew the conflict on
the 20th.
Longstreet arrived on the ovoning of the 19th, was assigned to
the command of tho loft wing of the robcl army, and Polk to the
right.
Polk was ordered to attack at dawn on the 20th. The attack
was ordered to be made by divisions, beginning on the* right and
extending successively to tho left. For some reason the attack was
delayed, and G. E. Dolton, of Battery M, 1st Illinois Light Artillery,
says he noted in his diary that tho battle opened at 9 a. m.
Early in the morning of the 20th, Company K, who had been
now two nights without sleep, was relieved by Company E. Tho
enemy's skirmishers advanced to the attack, but they were soon
driven back. Ordnance Sergeant Bolton says he was ordered to,
and brought forward ammunition, and supplied enough to each man
to make him up 95 rounds. Of tho amount each was furnished, I
only know wo urged the men to take all they could carry, and some
was put in pockets, some in haversacks, and some in knapsacks.
General Thomas in command of the left of the army, seeing the
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importance of keeping possession of the road leading to Chattanooga,
and fearing his force was not sufficient, the movement of the enemy
during the night having indicated the massing of a heavy force on
his left, called on General Rosecrans for additional troops ; and at
6:30 the following order was issued :
Major General Neglby: — The General commanding directs you to report
with your command to General Thomas at once. You are to be posted on
his extreme left. Send a staff officer to show General McCook your present
position, who is directed to occupy it. Move with dispatch gathering all
your straggles.
(Signed,)
J. A. GARFIELD,
Brigadier General, and Chief of Staff.
The first brigade, being in reserve, moved immediately. Troops
to occupy the position held by the second and third brigades not
arriving, they were delayed, and just what time they changed
position does not appear. General Brannan says, "General Negley's
command was changed between 8 and 9 a. m." General Crittenden
says, "General Wood was in position, (the position occupied by
General Negley the morning of the 20th,) by 9 : 30 o'clock." James
A. Lowrie, major, and assistant adjutant-general on General Negley's
staff, says, "His (General Negley's) first brigado was sent to the left
about 8 o'clock ; the second relieved by General Wood at about 9:30 ;
the third reached the ridge after General Negley had ported the
artillery there. Wo were looking at our watches at those times."
The Court of Inquiry, appointed to investigate the conduct of
General Negley at the battle of Chickamauga, find: "Early on the
second day General Negley was assignod a position in the line, on
the right of General Brannan, from which he was relieved between
8 and 10 o'clock."
Colonel Sirwell, in his report of the battle, says: "Receiving
news early in the morning from my adjutant that the rebels were
massing a heavy force in my front, I brought down a section of
Marshall's battery, together with tho 74th Ohio, and put it in
excellent position. Theeo arrangements had hardly been complotod
when I was ordered away to the left of our division to the support
of General Beatty, who had been for some time exposed to a
terrible fire from an overwhelming forco of tho enemy. As soon as
we were relieved we went at a double-quick, and at the distance of a
mile, according to the General's instructions, had my men deployed
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in an open wood, so as to cover any flank attack from the left. In
half an hour 1 received orders to change position, moving my com-
mand by the right flank some four hundred yards. My line was
now immediately in tho rear of where the fiercest of the fight was
going on. Marshall's battery was posted on a hill beside a log houso
used for a hospital, and in a few rounds completely silenced a rebel
battery that was beginning to prove very mischievous. While in
this position, which was a good one with open fields in front, my men
rapidly threw up fine breastworks of logs and rails, but wo had no
chance to try their defensive qualities, for the sharp, quick firing of
skirmishers in our rear made us face about and hasten up the hill
immediately behind us. Here I was solicited by Goneral Bran nan
to leave a regiment to support one of his batteries. I detached the
21st Ohio for that purpose, taking the 74th Ohio to another point to
protect another battery."
(Colonel Sirwell is certainly mistaken in regard to tho 21st Ohio
taking or occupying any position on Snodgrass Hill previous to the
one mentioned whero the regiment made the "breastwork of logs and
rails," where Marshall's battery fired over tho regiment, and whore
we were in the "rear of where tho fiercest of tho fight was going on."
I havo found no oflficor or enlisted man of the regiment but says the
first position occupied by tho 21st Ohio on Snodgrass Hill was the
one in support of the battery that fired over the regiment and whore
we made tho rail broastwork. For the other regiments ot our
brigade I cannot speak.)
From the above, tho reader must form his own conclusion as to
the time the regiment left its bivouac on Sunday morning for
Snodgrass Hill, distant about a mile and a half. I will add, however,
to the above, there had not only been no fighting in our front before
our departure except the skirmishing by Company E, already men-
tioned, and tho attack by divisions did not reach that part of tho
line until after the withdrawal of General Wood's division, by which
we were relieved. General Wood being ordorod to "closo up on
General Reynold's right," and General Brannan's division boing
between General Woods' and Goneral Reynolds', Goneral Wood
withdrew from the lino to pass in General Brannan's rear, to reach
General Reynolds. Through the gap thus mado tho enemy came.
The left wing of the rebel army moved to the attack, without wait-
ing the successive attacks by divisions, and the right of the Federal
army pressed in front, and, threatened in flank and rear, began to
crumble away.
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Regiments, brigades and divisions were involved in the move-
ment until all to the right of General Brannan, nearly all of Generals
McCook and Crittenden's corps wore in a disorderly retreat, carrying
with them the two corps commanders and the department com-
mander.
Bushrod R. Johnson thus describes the situation from a rebel
standpoint: "The sceno was unspeakably grand. The resolute and
impetuous charge, the rush of our heavy columns sweeping out from
the shadow and gloom of the forest into the open fields flooded with
sunlight, the glitter of arms, the onward dash of artillery and
mounted men, the retreat of the foe, the shout of the hosts of our
army, the dust, the smoke, the noise of fire-arms, of whistling balls
and grape shot, and bursting shells — made up a battle scene of
unsurpassed grandeur." But if it was sport to tho robcls, it was
death to tho Federals, for a more appalling spectacle can hardly be
conceived than an army in full and disorderly retreat. To stop this
"rush of heavy columns" and "onward dash of artillery and mounted
men," tho 21st Ohio was turned over to General Brannan. We
remained in position behind "the log and rails breastwork" but a
short time (not over fifteen or twenty minutes), when wo moved by
the right flank, south and west, about one-fourth or threo-cights of a
mile. Our progress to this point was very much hindered by
retreating massess of infantry and artillery, passing north, making
it necessary for the regiment to halt several times, until the way was
cleared. At the base of the hill, where we were soon exposed to a
scattering fire from the enemy, several moves wore mado, and feeling
anxious to avoid a panic, the writer said to Lieutenaut-Colone 1
Stoughton. "I am afraid if wo attempt to manoeuver these men much
longer under fire we will lose control of them." Wo shortly fell
back, or north, two-thirds or three-fourths tho distance to the crest
of tho ridgo and formed line, facing nearly south. Here we wero
charged by the enemy with great vigor and determination, but they
wore soon compelled to retire before the rapid fire of our repeating
rifles.
We are unfortunate in not being able to fix the exact time of this
attack. It has always been in my mind it occurred shortly after 10
o'clock, but Captains Alban, Cusac and Mahony, and Lieutenants
Bolton, Welker and others think it was about 11 o'clock ; Captain
Alban saying, "The first attack was repulsed by 11:30 o'clock."
This attack on Snodgrass Hill was evidently mado by Benjamin
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G. Humphrey's brigade, consisting of the 13th, 17th, 18th and 21st
Mississippi regiments. His report of the battle is as follows:
Headquarters Brigade, )
Near Chattanooga, Tenn., October 8, 1863. /
Major: — "In obedience to orders, I have the honor to make the follow-
ing report, of the part taken by the brigade in the action of September 20th-
The brigade arrived on the battlefield at Alexander's bridge, at 2:00 a. m., on
the 20th, from Virginia. About 10 o'clock, General Kershaw ordered me
into line of battle on his left. Heavy firing was heard in our front, when we
advanced in a line parallel to the Lafayette road. Crossing the road, we
found the enemy on a hill at the edge of an old field. General Kershaw at
once engaged him, and drove him from his position. At this time, General
Bushrod R. Johnson rode up to me, and requested to move my brigade to
General Kershaw's right, as the enemy was massing in that direction, and
threatening a flank movement. I immediately moved to General Kershaw's
right, and met the enemy in force, drove in his skirmishers, and found him
intrenched on a hill with artillery. After engaging him, and reconnoitering
his position, I found it impossible to drive him from it.
I immediately informed General Longstreet of the enemy's position and
strength, and received orders from him to hold my position without advanc-
ing, while he sent a division to attack him on the right and left. The attack
on my left was first made with doubtful success ; the attack on my right was
successful, driving the enemy from his position in great confusion. It was
now dark and no further pursuit was made. I refer you to the accompany-
ing list of casualties, etc."
(Signed),
BENJ. G. HUMPHREYS,
Brigadier General Commanding.
Whether in obedience to orders or not, by sharpshooters and
a feint or two, we were not allowed to forget the enemy were in our
front.
It is my recollection, that, during the interval between the
first attack and the renewal of the conflict in the afternoon, Lieuten-
ant Colonel Stoughton was wounded. Having on a cloak made him
conspicuous, and it soon became evident he was the target at which
they were aiming. Several shots struck or passed near him, and
once ho asked me to see if his horse was hit, remarking, "The d — n
cuss is firing at me." On being cautioned to keep moving to pre-
vent them getting a fair shot, he said, "I guess they won't hurt
anybody."
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Presently some one to the left called out that he saw where the
shot came from. Surrendering his horse, he stepped that way to see
if he could see the one who fired at him, using his glass.
Just as he was through looking, another shot was fired, hitting
his arm. I went back with him, and assisted in examining his
wound. The ball had passed through his left arm, about two inches
from the shoulder joint. Said he, " I think this will use me up."
On my saying, I hope not, he answered, " These joint wounds are
dangerous." He cautioned me not to say anything to the men about
it; told me to take his horse and assist the major in command of the
regiment, and said, u I want you to see that the men do their duty,
for they have a hard fight before them."
The position now occupied by the regiment, it continued to hold
until out of ammunition, except, that later in the day Captain Alban
sent a messenger to Major McMahau, suggesting a change in the
right. To this the Major replied, directing him to use his own dis-
cretion ; and the right wing of the regiment was refused, or swung
back to secure a more advantageous position, and conform the line
more to the trend of the ridge. There was not much to be obtained
with which to construct defensive works or shelter, and though the
men took advantage of everything at hand, most of the regiment
was without protection during the battle.
At what time troops formed on our left, is impossible to deter-
mine ; reports and testimony are so contradictory. These facts seem
to be established — that no troops came to our support on the left
until after the departure of Colonel Sirwell with the rest of our
brigade, and that none of the 3rd brigade, except the 21st Ohio, was
at any time engaged with the enemy on the 20th of September, 18G3.
The time of the arrival of two brigades of General Granger's
(reserve) corps, is very clearly established by a letter written by G.
E. Dolton, of St. Louis, Missouri, dated March 4, 1892, in which he
says :
"At precisely 12 m., my battery (M. 1st 111. L. A.) then in the
field near Mullis' house (not over a mile distant) was ordered off to
the right, in the woods to the right of you (21st Ohio), where it re-
mained until dark."
Meanwhile Longstreet was preparing for the mighty struggle,
upon the result of which so largely depended the fate of the Con-
federacy* by concentrating the victorious left wing of the Rebel
'Rebel General Hill says in a letter written since the war, that the Southern soldiers
were too intelligent, not to know that the loss or Chattanooga meant death to all their
hopes.
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army, with which to assault the last stronghold of the Federal army.
General Brannan says in his report, " My entire force during the
day and afternoon on this ridge, could not have been over 2,500 men,
including the stragglers of various regiments and divisions, besides
my own immediate command."
Against this force, Longstreet was preparing to hurl six divis-
ions, comprising seventeen brigades.
Inasmuch as the troops on the ridge fought almost entirely on
the defensive, and it is impossible to designate the particular com-
mands that assailed the 21st Ohio, I shall treat of the regiment as
a part of the force defending the ridge, and by extracts from Rebel
reports, show the means resorted to, and the efforts made, to drive
the Union force from its position. By this I hope to give the reader
a better idea of what we had to contend with, than by any descrip-
tion I could give of the battle.
The time of the second attack on the ridge is clearly established
by the letter of G. B. Dolton, already referred to. He says: "As
we went in, we were fired on by about 100 men, Union or Rebels, on
the crest of the hill where the 89th Ohio was latterly.* The infantry
marching on each side of my battery, formed line at onco, and started
up the ridge on a charge. General Steedman came back from the
head of the column on a gallop, yelling " halt," with all his might.
By taking their flag he succeeded in halting them, and marched us
along to the right. * * * * This was about 12:30, not later."
General Granger says, " As rapidly as possible, I formed General
Whitaker and Colonel Mitchell's brigades, to hurl them against the
threatening force of the enemy. With loud cheers they rushed upon
the foe, and after a terrific conflict, lasting but twenty minutes, drove
them from their ground, and occupied the ridge and gorge."
This was the beginning of a conflict that was to terminate only
with the light of day. As often as the enemy were repulsed, they
reformed and returned to the charge, or procured fresh troops with
which to renew the conflict. Such was tho obstinacy of the resis-
tance, and tho effect of the fire of the Federal troops, that the enemy
fancied the Union line was entrenched, behind barricades, or con-
tinually being reinforced. It is related by some members of Com-
pany C, that in one charge the enemy approached to within a few
yards of the regiment, when they retreated in great disorder. One
*A8 the 21st Ohio was formed quite a distance down the slope, south of the crest
of the ridge, this force of the enemy must have been past the right of the regiment at
the time.
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man threw up bis hands and came in. Looking around and seeing
only a single line, he asked in great astonishment, " Where are your
men ?" " Here they are," was the answer. " My G — d I" said he,
" I thought you had a whole division hero."
Toward night it was reported to me that the men were getting
out of ammunition. I rode back and ordered the adjutant, who was
posted some distance in the rear of the regiment, to send for more
immediately. He informed me we could not get any we could use in
our guns.
Starting to go to the right of the regiment, I had not gone far
before a ball struck the Lieutenant-Colonel's horse in the left lower
side of the neck, not far from the shoulder. Dismounting as quickly
as possible, and getting on his side opposite the enemy, I took off
saddle, bridle and holsters, and laid them down by a tree.
I then proceeded to notify company commanders, whore to have
their men rendezvous when out of ammunition. All that could be
found was taken from the dead and wounded.
At what time two regiments (the two about equal in numbers to
the 21st Ohio), came and laid down in our rear, I cannot say.
Rev. John B. Shay, of the 35th Ohio, now of Anabel, Missouri,
wrote me on the 7th of November, 1892: We soon found General
Thomas, who was surrounded by his staff, at the foot of what I sup-
pose was Snodgrass Hill. We were ordered into line on this ridge or
hill; I think it must have been about 4 o'clock ; and what direction
it was from where we were engaged in the morning, I cannot say.
It may have been an hour later when we took our position on this
ridge." * * * " We found some five shooters on the ridge, left
there, I suppose, by the troops that we relieved."
I only recollect they were there some time before I went to the
adjutant as above related.
This was impressed on my mind, by this circumstance.
A boy apparently not more than 1G years of age, was standing
by a tree, back of the regiment, which was lying down, on our left,
and after passing him several times, 1 said, " give them a shot, my
little man;" whereupon he went to work with a will. I recollect
passing and speaking to him several times, and admiring his fearless-
ness and energy. Forgetting his cover, he was intent only on his
work. A few moments before the horse was shot, I met him going
to the rear (he was 30 or 40 yards to the east of me). He had been
shot through the cheeks, but he still had his gun, and looked as
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animated and determined as ever. I supposed he belonged to the
regiment lying in reserve, but W. H. Bayliss, of the 2d Minnesota,
wrote me, he helped him up alter he was shot, and that he did not
belong to their regiment. The men retired singly, or as their am-
munition was exhausted, and when the line became about like a
skirmish line, I ordered in the two regiments lying in reserve, which
I afterward learned, were the 35th Ohio on the right, and 2d Minne-
sota on the left. I then went to where T thought I left the saddle
and holsters, for the purpose of taking the latter to Lieutenant-Col-
onel Stoughton; they contained a fine pair of pistols.* Not finding
them where I expected, I spent a little time searching for them, and
when I came to the regiment it was about ready to march ; having
received an order, Major McMahan said, to " occupy a position on
the extreme right, from which a part of our line had just been
driven." Equalizing the ammunition, which amounted to about one
round to the man, of those present, the regiment fixed bayonets,
moved as ordered, charged the enemy, pushed them back, and
occupied the position ; the enemy retiring out of sight. It was said
the bayonet was used in this charge. Just what time the regiment
was relieved by the 35th Ohio and 2d Minnesota, I am unable to say.
It was about sunset. Firing ceased soon after we left, and the smoke
of the battle settling down among the trees, and the lateness of the
hour, gave it the appearance of twilight.
The only definite and reliable testimony I have been able to
obtain, is a statement made to me by George W. Hathaway, First
Sergeant of Company K, 21st Ohio, who commanded the company
from after the battle until the close of the war, and whose truthful-
ness no one acquainted with him will ever doubt. He writes me :
" The last charge that was made that day, while I was on the
ground, was about 5 o'clock. During this charge I was wounded in
the left thigh. I got back to a tree, where I remained some time,
then, taking an extra gun for a crutch, I went to the rear. As I got
to the top of the ridge, the sun was just going down out of sight,
and the regiment was then on the line holding its position. In this
last charge, I used my last round of ammunition— 150 rounds that
day."
But a very short time elapsed between vacating the position we
had held, and marching to the right, and General Granger's troops
mention the wounding of the horse ami searching for the holsters, to show why,
or by what meatis, 1 remember, but a short time elupsed between the regiment being
. relieved, and marching to the right
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with battery M, 1st Illinois, that had come so opportunely to our
assistance, and fought so obstinately and successfully during the long
hoursofthat afternoon, had retired from the line (except the 22d
Michigan and 89th Ohio, two regiments temporarily assigned to
General Granger's command), and wo were ordered to take their
place. Of the time they retired, General Steedman says: " My
troops maintained their position against superior numbers until 6
o'clock, when having expended our ammunition, my troops fell back
under orders, slowly and in good order."
Colonel Mitchell, commanding a brigade, says : "At sundown
after the last cartridge was fired, we fell back to the ridge first in our
rear."
G. E. Dolton, ot battery M, 1st Illinois, to whom I am indebted
for many favors, and who kept a diary, says : " My first entries on
Sunday, September 20, were before sunrise ; my next at 9 a. m., just
as the roar of battle opened ; and my last were closed at precisely
12 m., when we were ordered to march to the right. * * * Mon-
day morning early, I wrote up for the balance of the day." * * *
My four guns on the extreme right, and all the infantry on its left^
seoing the coming storm, had fallen back to the high ridge, 1,000 feet
north. * * * It was then just dusk." All the troops except the
two regiments named, had retired out of sight before we marched to
the right or last position. G. S. Robinson, of Storm Lake, Iowa, one
of the Judges of the Supremo Court of that State, in a letter to
Colonel McMahan, dated Jnly 13, 1888, writes : " 1 was a member of
the 115th Illinois (of Granger's command), and after my brigade had
been withdrawn, I returned to the battlefield to find a wounded
comrade. It must havo been nearly sunset, as I passed along the
ridge from east to west, going through the ranks of the 22nd Michi-
gan and 89th Ohio, formed across the ridge, facing west or southwest,
until I reached the skirmish line. After a few minutes on that line,
I was wounded, and rendered nearly helpless.
While lying on the ground just as twilight was coming on, be-
tween the lines, 1 suddenly saw a line of blue from our rear coming
on the charge. It seemed to me I never saw a steadier or better line
on review or dress parade. As it reached me, files dropped out to
avoid treading on me, then the gap was filled aud the line went on.
A few moments, and a fragment of that line came back, such men as
had ammunition left, stopping occasionally to fire. One of these
men, H. H. Van Camp, of company C, as I now know, helped me for
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a short distance to the rear, at the risk of his life, and disappeared.
It was the only time I ever saw that regiment, which I soon after
learned was the 21st Ohio; but I shall remember it as long as memory
lasts. That charge was, as I believe, the last charge made at that
battle. It was made against overwhelming numbers, and hopeless
from the first, but it was made with remarkable coolness and bravery.
Colonel J. B. Wall, of the 17th Kentucky, says a part of his regi-
ment was formed on your right at that time,* but it seemed to me
there were not over 300 men, all told. I saw no other troops on the
ridge at that timo, excepting stragglers from Steodman's command,
acting as skirmishers, and a strong rebel lino of battle."
Having pushed back the enemy as above described, and fallen
back to the position designated to bo held, the regiment waited in
suspense with fixed bayonets and empty guns. After an indefinite
period of intense anxiety, troops were heard approaching. Some
thought reinforcements were at hand, and some thought they were
the enemy. A messenger sent to ascertain who they were, was taken
in by them ; another sent, was not permitted to return, and when
they were but a tew yards distant, being still unable to decide whether
they were friends or foes, Captain Alban went to ask, and was
greeted with, " All right, como in here, we are Virginians." Finding
ourselves surrounded, or nearly so, surrender was a necessity. Dur-
ing the time the enemy were approaching, a number of the men
went quietly away, and as we were being marched off the field, some
troops fired a volley at the rebels and us, at which the rebels scat-
tered, and a large number broke for liberty. But few of these were
re-captured.
The capture of the regiment is thus described by rebel Colonel
Trigg: " When near the base of this ridge, I learned from Colonel
Kelly the precise locality of the enemy, and immediately determined
with him to attempt the capture of that part of the force in my
front. * * * I immediately wheeled my brigade to the right,
which brought me in tho rear of the enemy, and moved rapidly up
the hill, to within twenty paces of his lino. This movement sur-
prised him, and resulted in tho capture of the 22d Michigan, the 89th
Ohio and a part of the 21st Ohio regiment, and five stands of colors.
* * * Darkness having fallen * * no further movement was
made." Hindman says, " between 7:30 and 8 p. m., the enemy was
•The 17th Kentucky, at the battle of Chickamauga, was commaoded by Alex M.
Stout. According to his report, be was to tbe east of tbe 21st Ohio, In the afternoon.
He sayB nothing of being to the right. We saw none of them.
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driven from his positioD, surrendering to gallant Preston, 600 or 700
prisoners, with five standards." Of the time ot the capture, Preston
says, " it was now moonlight."
Hawkins, commanding the 5th Kentucky, says: "As the
column commenced moving with the prisoners, a volley was fired
into our ranks, causing a good deal of confusion, it then being night-
fall. Colonel Trigg's command moved off, leaving them. They
would have escaped had I not re-captured them (249, including 3
field officers.)
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CHAPTER XXIII.
EXTRACTS FROM REPORTS OF THE BATTLE— EVERY ASSAULT REPELLED
— GREAT GALLANTRY AND DEVOTION-LAUDATION OF THE 21*t
OHIO-REBEL ACCOUNTS-CHARGE AFTER CHARGE RE-
PULSED- OVER FOUR HOURS' FIGHTING AT
CLOSE Q,UARTERS— CALLS FOR HELP—
LONGSTREET'S LAST DIVISION
PUT IN— THE BAYO-
NET USED.
In his report of the battle on Snodgrass Hill, General Thomas
eaye : "Every assault of the enemy from that time until night-fall
was repulsed in the most gallant style by the wholo line."
General Granger says of the troops whom he assisted in defend-
ing the ridge: "Although they were not under my command, I can
not refrain from herein noticing the troops that held the Horseshoe
Kidge, and from testifying to their heroic bravery and unflinching
steadiness under the heaviest fire."
Genoral Brannan says : "Nothing can exceed the desperate
determination with which tho rebels ondeavorod to gain possession
of this point; hurling entire divisions on my small force in their
fierce eagerness to obtain a position which would undoubtedly have
given them the grand advantage of the day. My troops maintained
their ground with obstinacy, evincing great gallantry and devotion
in the most trying circumstances." General Brannan's report was
dated September 30th, and on the 8th of October he submitted the
following: "Captain: Owing to the short period allowed me in
which to mako the official report of tho part taken by my command
in tho battle of Chickamauga, I have tho honor to submit tho follow-
ing addition and correction to the list of casualties to my report of
the 30th of September :
"In the position where the last stand was made, I omitted to
mention the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, of General Negloy's
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division, having fought bravely up to 5 p. m., when their ammunition
entirely gave out ; were surrendered at about 7 o'clock by Major
McMahan, (some forty strong)."
I introduce here a few brief extracts from rebel reports of the
battle to show more clearly the efforts put forth and the desperate
assaults made on the Union troops to drive them from the Ridge.
John S. Fulton, commanding Johnson's rebel brigade, says :
"Between 1 and 2 p. m. I advanced to the top of the hill, where wo
were agaiu upon the enemy, who opened a heavv fire upon us. Our
batteries and small arms were here engaging the enemy some fifteen
minutes, when our line fell back some fifteen paces, under cover of
the hill, Gregg's command on my right giving back at the same time.
* * * Just at this time two brigades, (Deas and ono other,) were
marching to connect with our lines on the left. * * * A general
advance was ordered and our batteries opened simultaneously. The
firing was heavy, and the enemy's massive columns were hurling
against our wearied heroes. Again our line fell back. Two brigades
now came up in our rear. One of these brigades moved in advance of
us and receiving the enemy's fire, fell back behind us again. My lino
was again ordered forward, the enemy being within fifty yards of the
batteries and but one piece firing. Hero commoncod a most desper-
ate struggle for the possession of this ground, Missionary Ridge.
"The battle raged furiously, and the tide of success wavered in
the balance. Charge after charge was repulsed, only to rally and
charge again. Again our line fell back and the untiring, indomitable
and determined officers rallied again their fast thinning ranks and
again moved forward. Here officers and men behaved most gal-
lantly. Appeals to the love of home and wounded comrades and the
perils of the moment, were made, and novor did men rush forward
more eager, daring, desperate and defiant. * * * This series of
engagements lasted four long hours."
Manigault says: "The movomont was scarce begun ero the
entire line became engaged, and a deadly firo of musketry and can-
ister was opened upon it at short range.
"The line for a short time was thrown in much confusion, but
was quickly rallied and again advanced.
"Again and again they were driven back, but as promptly
rallied. * * * Nothing but the determined valor of our soldiers
could have withstood the withering volley poured into thorn b} T the
enemy, who at this point certainly fought with great obstinacy."
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Beas says : "Here I met the most obstinate resistance 1 had
encountered during the day, and after contending with the enemy in
this unequal contest during an hour and a half, my men in this time
having been partially driven back several times, my whole line was
finally driven down the hill."
Hindman says : "The movement began at 3 : 30. * * * In
a few minutes a terrific contest ensuod which continued at close
quarters without intermission for over four hours. Our troops
attacked again and again with a courage worthy of their past achieve-
ments. As showing the fierceness of tho fight, the fact is mentioned
that on our extreme left the bayonet was used, and men also killed
and wounded with clubbed muskets. * * * At 4 : 20, Brigadier
General Preston, of Buckner's Corps, in answer to my application
for help, brought me tho timely and valuable reinforcement of
Kelley's Brigade, and within an hour afterward the remaining
brigades of his division. From this time wo gained ground, but
though now commanding nine brigades, * * * and all in action,
I found the gain both slow arid costly. I havo nevor known Federal
troops to fight so well. It is just to say, also, that I never saw Con
federate soldiers fight bettor."
Kershaw says : "General Hindman informed me he was about
to attack, * * * but sont me word the attack was likely to fail
unless a demonstration was made along the front. I determined on
an attack combining all our forces: McMair's Brigade, Grade's,
Kelley's, Anderson's, my own Eighth, Fifteenth and Second Kegi-
ments participating. * * * This was ono of the heaviest attacks
of the war on a single point. The brigades went in in magnificent
order, * * * and for more than an hour and a half tho struggle
continued with unabated fury. It closed at sunset."
Longstroet says: "About 3 o'clock in tho afternoon I asked tho
commanding general for some troops of the right wing, but was
informed by him that they had been beaten back so badly that they
could bo of no service to mo. I had but ono division that had not
been engaged and 1 hositated to venture to put it in, as our distress
upon our right seemed to be almost as great as that of the enemy
upon his right. I therefore concludod to hold Preston for the time,
and urge on to ronewed offorts our bravo men who had already been
engaged many hours. The heights extending from tho Vidito house
across to the Snodgrass house gave the enemy strong ground upon
which to rally. * * * It was evident that with this position I
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should be complete master of the field. I therefore ordered General
Buckncr to move Preston forward. * * * Preston dashed gal-
lantly at the hill. * * * Preston's assault, though not a complete
succoss at the onset, taken in connection with other operations,
crippled the enemy so badly that his ranks were broken, and by a
flank movement and another advance, the heights were gained."
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CHAPTER XXIV.
REPORT OP THE BATTLE BY LIEUTENANT COLONEL ARNOLD McMAHAN.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH GENERALS NEGLEY AND
BRANNAN.— ACCUSATION OF DIS-
GRACEFUL SURRENDER
Headquarters 21st Regiment, Ohio Infanthy Volunteers, \
Near Atlanta, Ga , July 14, 1864. /
Sir : — Herewith is transmitted a statement of the part taken by the
Twenty-first Regiment, Ohio Infantry Volunteers, under my command at
the battle of Chickamauga. The letters of Generals Negley and Brannan in
reply to my letters to them, copies of all which are herewith transmitted,
are made a part of this report, and referred for the information of all concern-
ed. Special attention is called to the letter of General Brannan, in which my
command is charged with "surrendering so quietly as to escape the notice of
all but the regiment on my immediate left, the colonel of which promptly
reported to him the facts, etc." He will be surprised to know, that Colonel
Carlton, of the 89th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and Colonel La Favour, of the
22d Michigan, were colonels commanding regiments on my left, both of
whom were captured a short time before I was captured myself. General
Brannan may have been misinformed in regard to the location of his troops.
Very respectfully,
A. McMAHAN,
Lieut. Col. Com. Twenty-firtt Ohio Volunteers.
Inclosure No. 1.
Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. \
April 6, 1864, f
Brigadier General William D. Wipple,
Asst. Adjt. Gen,. Department of the Cumberland,
Sir : — Having been a prisoner in the hands of the enemy, I was unable
sooner to report the part taken by the Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, Third Brigade, Second Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, in the
battle of Chickamauga, fought on Saturday and Sunday, September 19th and
20th, 1863.
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The regiment moved into action Saturday evening, an hour before sun-
down, under command of Lieutenant Colonel D. M. Stoughton. We had
position on the left of our brigade, and joined Colonel Stanley's (second
brigade) on its right.
We engaged the enemy's skirmishers until dark, when the firing ceased,
after which breastworks of logs were constructed, facing east and south-east,
in front of an open field. This position was held by us until Sunday morning
(20th), at which time our skirmishers became engaged with the skirmishers
of the enemy at daylight.
Late Sunday morning, (20th), we were withdrawn from this position,
and moved with our brigade to a new position.
Skirmishers from the 26th Ohio Volunteers, (General Wood's division),
relieved our skirmishers, and that regiment moved to the position from
which we had just withdrawn. This position is marked by two large vats,
used for the manufacture of niter, about 200 yards to the rear. At 12 o'clock
Sunday, (20th,) our regiment was assigned a position upon a curved ridge,
our front being south. A deep ravine was in front of this ridge, and on our
right heavy timber ; on our left an open field with timber beyond. There
was an old house about 200 yards to our rear, which was subsequently
occupied by our wounded. Our effective support on this positon consisted
of the Twenty-second Michigan Volunteers and Eighty-ninth Ohio Volunteers
on our right, troops under command of Colonel Walker, (of the 31st Ohio
Volunteers,) and Ninth Ohio on our left, and the Second Minnesota Volun-
teers in reserve.
I have not learned any name by which this position may be designated,
therefore have substituted a description of it.
Immediately after taking position, (12:00 m.,) the enemy's skirmishers
engaged us, and in a short time a strong force moved against us. A severe
engagement resulted in the repulse of the enemy.
This demonstration of the enemy for the occupation of this important
position, was made before the arrival of the support heretofore stated, and
though superior in numbers, he was unable to endure the repeated volleys of
our superior arms , (Colt's revolving rifles).
Hea,vy skirmishing continued until 2 o'clock, when the enemy again
made an attempt to carry this position, in which he failed.
Our position was maintained, however, with severe loss in killed and
wounded. At 2: 30 o'clock, Lieutenant-Colonel Stoughton, who was command-
ing the regiment until this time, was severely wounded, and the command
devolved upon myself. By 3 o'clock every effort had failed to procure a
further supply of ammunition. Orderlies sent to report our condition and
position to Colonel Sirwell, commanding our brigade, and to General Negley,
commanding our division, and to obtain ammunition, returned without being
able to accomplish the object for which they were sent. Our brigade had
retired in the direction of Chattanooga.
I was unable to communicate with General Negley, and no general was
designated to whom I might report. But we continued to hold our position.
The cartridge boxes of our killed and wounded were carefully searched, also
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the hospitals, for any ammunition that might be carried there in the cartridge
boxes of our wounded, and by this means obtained sufficient ammunition to
meet the enemy in a third assault upon our position about 5 o'clock.
In this assault the enemy crossed the ravine in our front and carried
his banners up the hill to within twenty yards of our line. He was repulsed
and did not retire in good order. During the afternoon a battery had range
upon our position, inflicting some damage upon us, also setting fire to the
leaves and brush in our front, and the enemy advanced under cover of our
smoke. The wounded, under cover of our fire, were removed. A heavy line
of skirmishers continued to annoy us, and a sharp fire upon this line
exhausted our ammunition a short time before sundown, at which time the 2d
regiment Minnesota Volunteers relieved us. A further search for ammuni-
tion resulted in finding one round each for the men composing my command,
which had now become very much reduced in numbers. At this time Colonel
Van Deveer (who assumed command), ordered me to occupy a position on the
extreme right, from which a part of our line had just been driven by the
enemy. In obedience to the order, we occupied the position and captured
nine prisoners. A aharp fire from the enemy forced us back, but we regained
our position and held it until dark at which time a brigade of four regiments,
under Colonel Trigg, moved upon us and overwhelmed us. Simultaneous with
this movement of the enemy, which was upon our right flank and rear, we
received a fire from the enemy who had also opened upon our left, whick took
effect upon the enemy upon our right and ourselves. During the misunder-
standing thus occasioned, a part of my men escaped under cover of the night.
Colonel Van Deveer having withdrawn the troops under his command, my
command was unsupported and both flanks exposed.
Thus we lost our stand of colors, which were made sacred to us by the
blood of many comrades who fell in their defense and for their honor on other
fields as well as on the unfortunate field of Chickamauga.
Great credit is due to the gallant officers and brave men of my command
for their soldier-like bearing and good discipline, who stood by their colors and
contested the fortunes of the day to the bitter end. I have the honor to
report that my regiment did the last firing upon and offered the last resist-
ance to the advance of the enemy which he received, and which checked his
progress and ended the battle of Chickamauga. Having been separated from
my brigade and division commanders without orders, and not being in
communication with any general officer, I was not informed of the movements
of the army, and held my regiment too closely engaged for the nature of the
contest at dark.
The reference made to other officers and troops than those under my
command is not intended as a report of any part of their conduct on the field,
but to describe the position of ray own command, yet I would be pleased to
note the gallant conduct of the troops I have mentioned. Our losses were
as follows:
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Killed and died of wounds 1 Officer, 47 Enlisted Men, 48
Wounded 3 " 98 " "101
Prisoner* 12 » 104 " * 116
Total ,. . 265
Rounds of Ammunition expended 43,550
We moved into action with 22 officers and 517 men with
Very respectfully,
A. McMAHAN,
Major 21a* Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
Inclosure No. 2.
Camp Chase, Ohio, April 12, 1864.
ijor General J. S. Negley,
General: — As soon as I can obtain the necessary information I will
submit a report, as complete as practicable, of the part taken by the Twenty-
first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the battle of Chickamauga, fought
September 19 and 20, 1863. To obtain this information I must, under present
circumstances, (being a paroled prisoner), inquire by letters for several facts
which I wish to embody in it. I will state here, however, that my report of
the conduct of my regiment on the field during its participation in the battle
referred to, is now written, and as soon as the facts above alluded to are
obtained, will be submitted.
I would be pleased to have my report accompanied by a letter from you,
showing why I received no orders from you before night, or in time to prevent
so severe a loss of my command on the 20th of September, above referred to.
Be assured, General, that the unfortunate officers and men of my commandi
now suffering the miseries of imprisonment in the hands of the enemy, as
well as myself, will be slow to believe that our old commander, who defended
Nashville with such signal ability, and who acquitted himself with honor in
the battle of Stone's river and Dug Gap, came short in the discharge of his
high duty, and the expectations of the army and country in the battle of
Chickamauga.
It would be useless to call attention to the brave men of my command
who fell in the line of their duty, though fighting against hope ; but I would
be pleased to communicate to the surviving officers and soldiers of my regi-
ment who fought with me on that memorable occasion, that their general
appreciates their services and conduct on the field. As before stated, I will
submit a report at the earliest possible moment, and would be glad to annex
to it a copy of your letter and this. Be assured of my kindest personal
regards.
Very respectfully,
A McMAHAN,
Major, Twenty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
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I NCLOSURE NO. 3.
Heaquabters. Louisville, Ky., \
April 18, 1864. /
Major A. McMahan, Twenty-firtt Ohio Volunteer*, Camp Chase.
Dear Sir: — Your letter of the 12th instant has my attention. The
intelligence of your safe return is highly gratifying. Please accept my grate-
ful appreciation of the sentiments of personal respect and confidence you have
so kindly expressed. You are doubtless aware that Generals Brannan and Wood
indulged in severe and unauthorized reflections upon the division and myself.
These reflections received my prompt notice, and were investigated before a
count of inquiry, which I have requested, (as you have or will read), with
the most satisfactory results.
During the battle oh Sunday, and after my first and second brigades
were detached from my command, General Brannan applied earnestly for a
regiment to support his position. The Twenty-first Ohio Volunteers was
sent him for that purpose.
Shortly afterward the tide of battle, and the assault of a largely super-
ior force of the enemy, separated my command, which then consisted of the
remainder of the third brigade and some fifty pieces of artillery from the
troops on my left, and compelled the withdrawal of the artillery to McFar-
land's for safety.
The Twenty-first Ohio Volunteers remained under the immediate
command of General Brannan, and, as. I have been informed, covered his
retreat after dark. I have received no official report of the operations of the
Twenty-first Ohio Volunteers, after it was placed under the command of
General Brannan ; therefore I am ignorant of the facts, and you know best
what orders he gave, if any, and how far he is responsible for the circum-
stances which occasioned the fearful loss of so many heroic men.
I shall take pleasure in reading your statement of the facts.
Yours very truly,
JAMES S. NEGLEY,
Major General.
Inclosdre No. 4.
Perrysburo, Ohio, April 22, 1864.
Brigadier General Brannan :
Commanding Third Div., Uth A. C, Sept. 20, 1863.
Sir: — On the 12th instant, I wrote General James S. Negley in regard
to the dispositions made of the Twenty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, at the battle of Chickamauga, Sunday afternoon, September 20, 1863.
In reply I received his letter, dated Louisville, Ky., April 18, 1864, from which
the following is an extract, viz :
"During Sunday, and after my first and second brigades were detached
from my command, General Brannan applied earnestly for a regiment to
support his position. The Twenty-first Ohio Volunteers was sent to him for
the purpose. * • * *
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'The Twenty-first Ohio Volunteers remained under the immediate
command of General Brannan, and, as I have been informed, covered his
retreat after dark." I have lately returned from an imprisonment in the
hands of the enemy, having beeen captured at the battle and on the day
above referred to, and intend to submit a statement of the conduct of my
regiment in said battle as soon as practicable. My object in writing to you
is, to learn why I was not informed of the withdrawal of the troops on the
Horseshoe Ridge at dark, and why I received no orders from you, in regard
to the retreat of my own command. Having no ammunition, and the troops
having been stealthily withdrawn from my flanks, I was forced to meet the
enemy under serious disadvantages. The interposition of my regiment
between the enemy and our retiring forces, made their retreat an easy matter
after dark, as they were not disturbed in the even tenor of their way toward
Chattanooga.
I will be glad to accompany my report, which is now written, by a
letter containing such information as may seem proper to you.
Very respectfully,
A. McMAHAN,
Major Twenty-Jim 0. V. I.
Inclosure No. 5.
Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland, 1
Chattanooga, Tenn., May 3, 1864. /
Major A. McMahan, Twenty-first Ohio Volunteers.
Ma.ior :— I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your com-
munication of April 22, 1864, inquiring wherefore you were not informed of
the withdrawal of troops on your flanks, nor ordered to withdraw your com-
mand of the Twenty-first Ohio Volunteers, from the Horseshoe on Sunday
night, September 20th, at Chickamauga, and would state in reply, that at the
time of your command being captured, no portion of my troops had been
withdrawn from the field, nor had orders been issued to that effect. The
surrender of your command was accomplished so quietly, as to escape the
notice of all but the regiment on your immediate left, the colonel of which
promptly reported the fact to me, whereupon I sent the 35th Ohio Volunteers
to hold the position, which it did successfully against a subsequent attack of
the rebels. The extract quoted from General Negley's letter of April 18,
1864, to the effect that the Twenty-first Ohio Volunteers covered my retreat
after dark, is incorrect ; as that duty was performed by the Sixty-eighth and
One Hundred and first Indiana Volunteer Regiments, being the only troops
that had any ammunition left.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. M. BRANNAN,
Brig. Qen. Chief of Artillery, 14th Army Corps.
Ixite Corn. Third Division, \4th Army Corps.
[P. 8.]— The troops on your right belonged to Major General Granger's
Corps, and were withdrawn before you were captured, without my being
notified of the fact. My command was not withdrawn for. a considerable
time after.
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CHAPTER XXV.
RECOLLECTIONS OF THE BATTLE BY CAPTAIN ISAAC CU8AC— LIEUTENANT
J. S. M A HON Y.— LIEUTENANT J. H. BOLTON AND A. COMSTOCK
OF COMPANY C
McComb, Ohio, June 7, 1890.
Col. A. McMakan, East Toledo, Ohio.
Dear Sir:— In compliance with your request, that I should write you
what I know of the position and movements of the 21st Regiment 0. V. I., at
the battle of Chickaniauga, on September 20th, 1863, 1 now give you the facta
as near as my memory now serves me. " On the night of the 19th, the 21st
lay on their arms, about one-half mile east of certain vats, that were situated
on the Dyer farm; to the east, and directly in front of the 21st was a field
partly cleared, and which reached to, or near the Lafayette road. This field
and road was held by the Confederates, and lines were very near each other,
and several times in the night fired at each other. In the night of the 20th
the Confederates had moved to the left, and there appeared to be no enemy
in our front. It was some time after sunrise before we had any orders, then
we were ordered to move to the rear and to the left. The brigade moved to
the rear until it reached the Dyer farm, and there formed in close columns
by companies and marched to the left, or north through the farm until we
reached what is known as the Snodgrass house, at the east end of the ridge.
The house is a small one, and there were several peach trees standing near.
A road passes through this farm on the east of the house, and running in a
north-west direction. The 21st Regiment was deployed on this road, directly
east of this house, with the right reaching to the south end of the lane, and
near the woods. At that time there was severe fighting going on between
three and four hundred yards to the south-east of our line, we could
see the Federal troops moving to the left, and we were expecting to have to
fight where we were at that time. We threw down the fences on the east
of us, and placed the rails so as to protect us from the balls of the enemy.
Soon after we had arranged the fence to suit us, we were then ordered away
from our position, (and were detached from our brigade), and saw no more
of the brigade that day. We were marched by the right flank out of the lane,
and moved in a south-westerly direction in the woods, about one-fourth of a
mile south-west of the Snodgrass house, there we met as we supposed, a part
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of "Brannan's" division retreating in great disorder The first man I saw that
I recognized was Colonel Walker, of the 31st Regiment O. V. I., who was
making a great effort to stop the broken lines. As he noticed the 21st move
in, he rode up to us and said, "21a/ stand firm as adamant" this line must be
stopped right here. Colonel Walker assisted in establishing the line on the
south slope of the ridge. We remained there but a short time, and then
moved to the south, down the slope of the ridge to a flat, or low piece of
ground at the foot of said ridge. Although we had to light our way down
the ridge, the enemy appeared very careful and slow to attack us, as though
they did not know what was in their front. Our position in the flat not
being a good one, we fell back on the ridge in good order, and formed our
line along the south crest of the ridge. It was now about eleven o'clock. We
saw no Union troops on that part of the ridge at that time, except a part of
a Battery, that was placed near us on our left. I do not know where they
belonged, but I do know that the time they were most needed, they were not
there, as they had left that part of the ridge.
We had been on the ridge but a short time, when the enemy made a
desperate attack on us, but was repulsed. Again and again did they attempt to
drive us from the ridge, but we were not to be moved by lead nor demon-like
yells, but we lay close to the ground, and with our Colt's Revolving Rifles
repelled and repulsed every attack. About one o'clock p. m., some troops
came in on our right, and the 22d Michigan, (as we supposed) charged ove r
us as we lay on the ground, but only remained in front of us a short time
when they fell back over us. The enemy then followed up and made a des-
perate effort to brake through our lines. The enemys loss must have been
very heavy, as they came very near us, and we kept up a constant and
terrific tire on them, compelling them to fall back. About this time a regi-
ment formed on our left and done some good work, but later in the day they
disappeared. I have always been of the opinion that this was the Ninth
Ohio.
Some time in the afternoon, a regiment, said to be the 2d Minnesota,
came in our rear and laid down and began firing over us, their balls passing
very near our men. We feared they would kill some of our men. I re-
quested those in the rear of my company to cease firing, or else to raise up
and fire. It has been claimed by some that the 2d Minnesota relieved the
2lst that evening, but that is not correct. There was no other regiment in front
of the 21st that afternoon except, (or at least the left of the regiment), the 22d
Michigan, and that but a very short time. But instead of being relieved the
21st held their position amidst showers of bullets, shot and shell, until sun-
down, when they were out of ammunition and could not get any. The regi-
ment then moved to the rear a few rods into a hollow, where we were then
secure from the fire of the enemy. While in this position, I was standing in
front of the regiment, when a Colonel, (whom I was unable to recognize,)
rode up to me somewhat excited, saying to me "move those men up on the
line." I said to him, "Colonel we have no more ammunition," His reply to me
was, it does not make a G— d d n bit of difference. Have the men fix
bayonets and hold that line. The language and the manner that the command
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was given in, stirred up my "Irish" bloody and I said to him, go and talk with
the officer in command. He then rode to the rear of the regiment to where
Major McMahan was, and gave him the same orders, though not in the same
language. Then the Major gave orders to fix bayonets, which was promptly
obeyed, but when the order was given to "forward march," not a man moved.
About that time some of the men on our right shouted, "boys" do not
leave us, and when the second command was given, every man moved for-
ward on double quick, and was met by a most murderous fire, which killed
and wounded many of our brave men, myself being wounded in my left hand.
When we reached the line on the ridge a short distance to the right of where
we were at sun-down, we fell to the ground, and remained in that position
until dark. The enemy could have undoubtedly driven us from the ridge at
any time, after sun-down, as the three regiments that held that part of the
line, were all out of ammuntion, but they had a better thing on us, by lying
still in front of us, while a part of their forces swung around to the rear of
us, shutting us in. This they did in good shape, taking in the 22d Michigan,
the 89th Ohio and the 21st Ohio, all except a few on the left of the 21st.
The enemy that came in our rear, did not quite cover our left company, and
when they ordered us to lay down our arms, Lieutenant Lamb, followed by
several others ran to the left and made their escape, the enemy firing at
them as they ran but without effect. Those who were taken prisoners gave
up their arms, and while standing in line, the enemy in our front (probably
not knowing that their comrades were in front of them,) fired a volley at us
at short range, but very badly aimed, as I know of no one being hit. A rebel
officer near me shouted to them to cease firing, and informed them who they
were. That was the last firing I heard that night. And this is my recollec-
tion of the most fearful and bloody day the 21st ever passed through
during the war. One word now as to the regiments who claim the honor of
holding the ridge where we were taken prisoners. If the 1 15th Illinois fought
on and held the ridge as one Captain Royce claims, and if the 2d Minnesota
relieved us late in the day, how can they account for them not being taken
prisoners. It is a fact that can not be truthfully disputed, that all the
troops that remained on that part of the ridge after sun-down were captured.
And it is also a fact, that the only regiments captured on that day, on that
part of the ridge, were the 21st and 89th Ohio, and the 22d Michigan.
It is evident to me that Captain Royce is mistaken as to the position;
and the 2d Minnesota instead of relieving the 21st Ohio, laid down in its rear,
and some time before dark left the ground. This, without going into
details, is my candid recollection of the movements and work the 21st regi-
ment did on September 20th, 1803. With the greatest regards for right and
justice, and for all who participated in that bloody battle.
I am yours very truly
ISAAC CU8AO,
Late Capt. Co. O, 2Ut 0. V. I.
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Capt. S. S. Canfirtd,
My Dkab Fbibnd:— I began this letter to you some time ago, but our
moving, etc., put a stop to all thoughts of correspondence. You must excuse
me for my delay.
I will resume. I will not go back of the time, about 9 a. m., of our
taking position in the lane, on the east of the Snodgrass house. From there
we moved into the open woods, going about south. We had not gone far
when we met stragglers and fugitives from some of our regiments, which had
been engaged with the enemy. They were coming from the south. I think
we may have made a halt for a few minutes at this point. We then changed
direction to the west or right, but how far I can't say, but I think the Snod-
grass house was in sight and about north-east when we halted.
Colonel Stoughton seemed to be undecided as to what he should do at
this time. We were quite alone and under some fire from the enemy in front.
I think we were in "column closed in mass" at thii time: it was, if you
remember, a favorite formation for the Colonel. We were moved back to a
position on the ridge. Of the distance we fell back I can form no estimate,
but it must have been only a short distance. Our Company K, formed on
the west side of a ravine.
The left of the company was refused (I think the term is) to the north,
to conform to the shape of the ridge. This must have been about 11 a. m.
The enemy came on at once, and we were hotly engaged, but for how long a
time 1 am unable to say. Time flies on such occasions, for when a man is in
action he has but a confused idea of the flight of time. However, let it have
been what it may, the enemy gave back and retired to try it again. After
they had retired, a persistent fire from a sharp-shooter, said to have been hid
in a tree to our front, attracted our attention ; I may say particularly mine,
he having put a ball through ray hair, just above ray left ear, and Colonel
Stoughton walked to the left and front of our company, and while looking for
the man in the tree, was shot in the shoulder. If I do not mistake, this must
have been between 12 m. and 1 p. m. I have the time 1 p. m. fixed in ray
mind, as being the time that something happened, but what it was I can't
now determine. It was not long until the enemy came on again, and at this
time there were no troops on our right.
We had been taken out of our brigade and division, and thrown in to
check the enemy coming in on the right flank and rear of General Thomas'
army. Here in this position we repelled a number of attacks. With regard
to who was on our left at this time, I remember a regiment, said to have been
the 9th Ohio, making a charge and coming back in some disorder. I gave
orders to help them, by turning an oblique fire to the left on the enemy, who
were following them up.
The fire from our Colt's revolving rifles taking them in the flank, was
more than they or any other men could endure, and they went back. I do
not think there were any other troops between us and them; if there were,
they must have been so far in line to the rear, or "en echelon," that we did
not notice them.
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A ravine being between us would have obliged any troops between us,
to have formed in line to the rear, or as I said, "en echelon." Some regiment
I do not know what, ot my own knowledge, passed over us or through us, say
about 3 p. m., but it may have been earlier. They went to the front and very
soon we went in again. I do not mean to imply that we changed our position,
but it always looked to me that we worked a little to the west of where we
had been engaged.
This regiment must have been a part of General Granger's men, as up to
this time we were alone— I mean that we were the extreme right. I do not
think there could have been any other troops beyond us to the west. Very
soon after this regiment went to the front, we became very heavily engaged ;
I believe our hardest fighting of the day was at this time. Later on in the
afternoon, our ammunition began to fail. As you will remember, the cartridge
boxes of the dead and wounded were searched, and even the Enfield cartridges
was tried, but proved too large.
My memory fails me as to how much fighting we did in this position-
It was the same ground we occupied in the morning, about 10 a. in., and we
must have held it until near 6 p. m., or sundown. As each man's cartridges
became exhausted, he fell back under cover of the crest of the ridge, and near
the two large trees we spoke of. The two that I refer to could not have been
more than twenty rods, if so much, from our last position at which we fought,
and in a northwest direction.
Company K had all gathered in a group under cover of the ridge, and
there was a lull in the fighting.
John Patterson, who was in command of Company C, Ara Spaffbrd,
then acting Adjutant, W. B. Wicker, commanding Company E, and myself
were together. Near us and a few steps to the north were the two large trees
spoken of above, and close to them were two mounted officers. They were
talking to some one, who, I thought was Major McMahan. One of them who
wore colored glasses, was saying an advance must be made, etc., etc.
I could not distinguish all that was said, but I heard enough to interest
me very much. Knowing that nearly all the ammunition of the regiment
was now exhausted, I stepped up to the officer, who wore the colored glasses,
and said, "It will be murder to take men in again." Turning in his saddle
he replied in a very emphatic manner, "It must be done, sir." "If it must be
done we can do it," I answered, and formed the company with the others of
the regiment. With regard to what you said about the regiment having been
divided at this time, and the left of it going back on the line at our last
position, and the right going to a new one on the right, I would say most
emphatically that until you spoke of it I had never heard of it.
Certainly, if the regiment had been divided, some one would have
made some remark about it after our capture, something would have been
said, that would have drawn out this fact.
If I am certain of anything, I am sure I took Company K, 21st O. V. I.,
to the front and right, and I suppose the other companies to the right of
Company K went with us. I know that Company E went, for when the
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enemy opened on us with two pieces of artillery, one of that company waa
killed close to me, and W. B. Wicker commanding the company picked up
the grape shot that struck him. There was no mistake, for it was defective,
being flat on one side. We did not have far to go to find the enemy. The
few of our men who had a load for their rifles fired, and we fell back to a
position on the east side of a ravine running to the south, and on the right
of the 89th Ohio. Here we waited for what I knew would and did happen—
our capture. The sun sets September 20, about 6 p. m., and allowing for
powder smoke hanging in the woods, it must have been dusk about 6:30 p. m.
It must have been dusk when I spoke to the officer under the two trees about
taking the men in again. It was quite dusk when we fell back from our last
advance, and our capture must have been effected just before the moon rose,
say about 7 p. m. We were now on the right of the 89th Ohio, and there
were no troops on our right.
If there were any, they were not on the line with us and in sight.
Let me recapitulate. We left the lane about E. S. E. of the Snodgrass
house and moved into the open woods. This I should say was about 10 a. m.,
our course being about south. We then marched west, the Snodgrass house
bearing about northwest when we took our position on the ridge, and became
engaged with the enemy. I think our company must have faced about
S. S. E. and the right of the regiment about south. Up to this time there
were no troops on our right or our left.
Late in the afternoon, being out of ammunition, we were relieved by
some regiment, said to be the 2d Minnesota, and fell back, (individually) a
short distance, so as to be under cover of the ridge. We advanced about
dusk for the last time, say about 6:30 p. in., in direction south. This move
brought us on the right of the 89th Ohio, and from this time until our
capture at dark, there were no troops in sight on our right.
Our capture waa effected as follows: One force of the enemy came
up on our front and right, and Captain Alban, of Company F, went out
to find out who they were. At this time a rattling volley came in from
the left, and the enemy said at the time that it came from another force
of their men, who had come in on the left of the 22d Michigan.
This ends my recollection of the battle of Chickamauga.
I have tried to keep to the main facts as I remember them. One
word more in view of what Colonel McMahan is reported to have said,
that the regiment showed signs of -'being shaky," when the last order waa
given to advance.
I must say, that neither you or I ever saw our Company K fail to
respond to any order, that during my connection with the company, was
ever issued. I cannot close this letter without a most emphatic protest
against any such imputation. "Come boys, let us go," wore the only words
I used, and we went— to what result you know.
Yours very truly,
JOHN S. MAHONY,
Com. of Co. K, 21«< 0. V. I.
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Captain S. S. Canfiicld,
Dear Comrade: — Your esteemed letter was received some time ago
requesting me to write you my recollections of the events and details as to
the positions, etc., occupied by the 21st regiment Ohio Infantry Volunteers,
on the battle field of Chickamauga, September 19th and 20th, A. D., 1863, but
owing to pressing business engagements, my time has been so thoroughly
occupied that I failed to comply as promptly with your request as I other-
wise would have done. I regret very much the delay thus occasioned, but
trust your generous forbearance will be cheerfully extended.
I will endeavor to give you, in a very brief and general way, a correct
account as I recollect it of the part our regiment took and tho positions it
occupied in the engagement on the historic battle-field of Chickamauga.
By the way of explanation I will here state, as you no doubt recollect
very well, that at this time I was a Sergeant of Company F, of this regiment,
and on detached duty, acting as regimental ordnance sergeant, and present
with the command during the entire engagement.
Late on Saturday afternoon, September 10th, 1863, the regiment went
into action in the woods with an open field in our front in a north-eastern
direction from the "Widow Glenn's House," and there met the enemy in
strong force in our front After a few sharp volleys were exchanged, night
came on, and more or less sharp picket firing continued until a late hour
after dark. We were close to the enemy, and as we lay on our arms during
the night, at intervals could distinctly hear their artillery and wagon trains
moving, and frequently words of command from their officers.
Early on Sunday morning. September 20th, the regiment waa under
arms and ready for action, but everything in our immediate front was quiet,
with the exception of some picket firing, and it was evident somo very
important movements were in progress.
By order of Lieutenant Colonel Stoughton I ascertained from each
company commander the amount of ammunition on hand, and found there
was an average of 25 rounds to each man ; after which I rode over to the
division ordnance train and secured all the ammunition left in the train
suitable for Colts revolving rifles, with which we were armed, which was 70
rounds to each man, in addition to the 25 rounds on hand; consequently we
went into action on the top of Snodgrass Hill on Sunday forenoon, armed
with Colts rifles and with 05 rounds of ammunition. On Sunday forenoon
our regiment was ordered to change position, and we marched in a northerly
direction, halting several times, waiting evidently for instructions, we passed
what I supposed at the time to be an old ashery, but see it is marked on some
maps as a tan-yard, which possibly may be correct as I did not examine it
carefully when passing.
We then moved diagonally across the open field westward toward
Snodgrass Hill. There was no other regiment with us at this time. While
marching across this field my attention was drawn to the enemy driving our
troops near and beyond the Widow Glenn's house, in a north-west direction.
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The sight was a grand one, as the rebel columns seemed to meet with but
little resistance, and were driving everything before them to the hills. The
sight was one never to be forgotten, and at the time the result looked to me
as being disastrous and very serious to us. We reached Snodgrass Hill and
formed a line of battle a short distance east of the Snodgrass House, facing
nearly due east, with a large open field before us and woods beyond. This
was along pretty well towards 10 o'clock, or possibly a little later, and while
we remained in line of battle at this place there were no other troops with
us. While in this position, indicated as No. 1 on your diagram, there was
very heavy firing in the woods beyond the field in our front, and some of our
troops were being driven into the open field. We remained in this position
not to exceed twenty or thirty minutes at the uttermost, when the regiment
was moved across the hill through the woods, and took a position indicated
as No. 2 on diagram, on the southern declivity of the hill in the woods.
After some manceuvering, owing to the inequality of the ground.the regiment
did not get fully formed in line of battle at this place, and remained here
not to exceed fifteen or twenty minutes when the heavy columns of the
enemy could be distinctly seen through the sparsely timbered woods moving
towards us ; there were no other troops with us or very near to us while at
this place.
At this time some Btaff officer hurriedly rode down from the hill and
ordered the Colonel to move the regiment up on top of Snodgrass Hill, to the
position indicated on diagram as No. 3.
The regiment here formed in line of battle, facing southward, adapting
itself as best it possibly could to the irregularities and depressions of the
ground. On top of this hill the men hurriedly gathered such logs, pieces of
wood and other material of whatever kind that could be secured and utilized
the same in hurriedly constructing such temporary protection as they might
afford against the fire of the enemy. When we first arrived and took position
on the top of the hill, indicated on diagram as No. 3, there were no other
troops either on our right or left ; but soon after we were in position, other
troops belonging to Brannan's Division formed on our left just a few moments
before the enemy attacked us. We had been in line on the top of the hill in
my opinion about twenty minutes, when the rebels with a heavy column
made a determined charge upon us, coming up within a few feetof the muzzles
of our guns, but the withering fire from our repeating rifles, as our men lay
on the top of this hill, did terrible execution, and the determined and des-
perate charge was repulsed.
It was during the first charge upon us that Sergeant Major Blakeeley
was killed, and Lieutenant Colonel Stoughten at once ordered me to act as
Sergeant Major; consequently my duties took me along the line of the
regiment at different times during the engagement. In my opinion it was
about 11 : 30 a. m. when the battle became general along our part of the line,
that is, immediately after the first charge had been repulsed ; the firing at
intervals was rapid, and the deafening rattle of musketry was kept up with
greater or less severity from this time on, and only at intervals of short
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duration would firing cease altogether for a few moments. The enemy
charged us repeatedly with a determination bordering on desperation, with
a force vastly superior to onr own in numbers at this point, but with the aid
of the Colts rifles they were repulsed each and every time with heavy lo6s,
and several times our regiment followed up the repulse a few rods down the
hill in front of our position, where the ground was thickly strewn with the
killed and wounded of the enemy. Lieutenant Colonel Stoughton was
wounded about 2 o'clock p. m. The enemy had a number of sharp shooters
posted in trees at different available points in our front, picking off our
officers and men, and shortly after one of their charges had been repulsed
during a temporary lull of action, Colonel Stoughton was standing exposed
to the fire of their sharp shooters, looking intently towards the enemy and
was warned of his danger by our men, when he was shot through the shoul-
der by a rebel sharp shooter, ambushed in a tree-top in our front. The claim
that Colonel Stoughton was shot during a charge is erroneous; the above are
the facts. After he was wounded he was carried to thelSnodgrass House,
where a large number of our wounded were. Perry Byal, of the regiment,
took care of him, and after being about an hour and a half at this place, he
was taken by ambulance to the Crutchfield House in Chattanooga where he
arrived at dark the same evening. After Stoughton was wounded the com-
mand of the regiment devolved upon Major A. McMahan, ably assisted by
Captains Canfield, Alban and Cusac, the three ranking line officers of the
regiment. As the time rolled on the assaults of the enemy continued with a
persistent determination to carry this hill, and by 2:30 o'clock p. m. our
ammunition was nearly exhausted, and myself, with others along the line of
the regiment, rifled the cartridge boxes of the dead and wounded, distribut-
ing their ammunition to the surviving men in line. Near about 2 o'clock in
the afternoon General James B. Steadman's Division hurriedly marched
through the.valley in our rear and formed on the right of Brannan's Division
where he drove the enemy from his position and bravely defended it, thus
protecting Brannan's right
It will be remembered by all of our regiment that when we left our
position this (Sunday) forenoon, which we had occupied during the night,
that at the request of General Brannan for aid we were detached from our
division and sent to him, and fought during the entire Sunday's engagement
under his command. Our regiment maintained its position on top of this
hill, and at no lime were we compelled to fall back or change our position ;
only slight changes were made of minor importance in the position of some
of the companies for the purpose of securing more advantageous protection
against the heavy artillery and musketry fire from the enemy, viz. : Captain
Alban swung companies A and F a few paces to the rear, keeping well closed
up with company D and the balance of the regiment, and my recollection is
some of the other company commanders also slightly changed position to
secure such advantages as the conformations of the hill and situation best
afforded, but at no time during the entire ofterrioon was the regiment divided or
broken, our lines were intact. Although hard pressed by superior numbers,
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our decimated ranks held the position successfully against every charge made
by the enemy.
Every old veteran of the 21st Ohio is well aware that Major McMahan
was a strict disciplinarian and knew no fear. His orders were to hold the
position at all hazards, and to say the least he successfully used every means
within his power to do so. The frequent assaults that were made upon us
on this hill, whilst though repulsed in each and every instance, resulted in a
heavy loss. The fire from this artillery for a short time was also telling ;
trees and. limbs cut off by shot and shell in several instances seriously
injured some of our men. The heavy thundering sound of artillery, inter-
mingled with the deafening rattle of musketry, as ever and anon after
frequent intervals of cessation the opposing forces along the line would meet,
told too plainly the desperate nature of this conflict. For the most part of
this day the troops fought at short range, and several of the enemy's attacks
were repulsed with the bayonet. The dry leaves in front of our lines caught
fire towards evening and the smoke from their burning, in connection with
that from the artillery and musketry fire, very materially added to the dark-
ness and gloom.
Late in the evening the regiment was moved by the flank about four rods
further to the right on the hill. It was now getting dark, and you could not
distinguish one man from another at a distance of two rods. A short time
previous to this, the most of Brannan's Division had been ordered back off
the field, and General Steadman's troops also had been withdrawn from the
right, thus leaving us without any protection or support, with the only
orders that we must hold the place at all hazards.
The enemy came in through the position vacated by Steadman's troops,
and gained our rear, it being too dark to distinguish them from our own
men, and supposing they were our own forces, Captain Alban stepped down
the hill to see what troops they were, when he was quietly taken prisoner.
First Sergeant Celestine Crochard, of Company D, sIbo stepped down to
ascertain what troops were there, and was likewise taken prisoner. The
enemy now moved toward us, ordering the regiment to surrender.
The regiment did not surrender in the full sense of that term. As they
charged towards us, ordering us to surrender, a large number of the regiment
whs captured, and those that escaped did so by charging through their line.
I will here further add that the claim made at different times by Major
McMahan, that the 21st Regiment fired the first thot in defense of Snodgrass
Hill, as well as the last, is undoubtedly correct.
I believe the forgoing statement covers the principal points of inquiry
regarding the positions of the regiment and the part it took in this engage-
ment. I can not for a moment think of entering into details of the personal
bravery of different officers or men in defending the important point assigned
to us on the top of the hill, but will simply say that the annals of history
show no instances where a brave and patriotic defense was more effectually
made at so great a sacrifice of human life. The following are the official
figures of the strength and loss of our regiment in this battle. We went into
action with 22 officers and 517 non-commissiond officers and men with rifles.
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Killed 1 officer and 47 men Total 48 Killed.
Wounded 3 officers and 98 men " 101 Wounded
Missing 3 officers and 104 men " 116 Missing.
Total loss in killed, wounded and missing, 265,
being only a trifle less than 50 per cent of the entire command. The major-
ity of those missing were taken prisoners of war, although there are a num-
ber who have never been heard from since, that were either killed or if
captured, died from the inhuman and barbarous treatment in Confederate
prisons.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN H. BOLTON,
Late Lieutenant 2Ut 0. V. I.
Bowling Grben, Ohio, April 16th, 1892.
Captain S. S. Canfield, Scotch Ridge, Ohio.
Dear Sir and Comradk:— I am not going to be able to comply with
your request for me to write you of my recollection of Chickamauga, as I
would like, nor as the subject demands, for want of sufficient time to-day in
which to write, from being pressed with other business matters. To the
country generally, and to the members of the old 21st Ohio, the subject, of
Chickamauga is one of deepest importance, and the whole truth, and only
the truth, ought to be gathered up and so placed that the events of that day
can be known, as they actually occurred. In the first place the disparity of
numbers on that field does not seem to be properly understood ; even the
official records seem inclined to over-estimate the force under General Rose-
crans, that was actually present on the field, and many of the commands, de-
tachments, sick and convalescents, etc., that were scattered from Louisville,
Ky., to the battle ground, and in various portions of Kentucky and Tennes-
see, are included in the estimates of our forces engaged in that battle, and too
great stress is placed upon the reports of the Rebel authorities for the num-
ber of men that were opposed to us. I well remember that immediately
after the fight, it was conceded that our forces actually present numbered but
about 33,000 men, and I think you will agree that it is extremely doubtful if
our forces exceeded that number, instead of reaching to 50,000. Gen. Bragg
had a force about equal to our own, (about 54,000 I think), then there was
Hill and LongHtreet's Corps, Buckner, from East Tennessee, the paroled men
from Vicksburg, the militia and conscripts from Georgia and Alabama, and
others I do not now recall, making their force actually present and available
in that fight of 90,000 to 120,000 men, and when we consider that a large part
of this force was the flower of the whole Rebel army, and the balance were
fighting in their own door yards, as it were, and all commanded by their
ablest officers, then the disparity is tremendously apparent, and the valor of
the boys in blue stands out conspicuous for its splendid metal. But of all
the men who fought there that day, my liveliest interest is in our own old
21st boye. History as yet has not given them proper credit for what they
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did on Sunday, the 20th of September, 1863, and not only that, but others,
even those holding the position of commanders of brigades, have claimed to
occupy the very grounds that we occupied and held for long, weary hours,
and to have done the stalwart fighting which we did alone, and accomplished
that, which by our own valor was accomplished, and that laid many of our
comrades low upon an inhospitable Southern soil. I will not try in this let-
ter to give all my recollections of that day, but will only allude to some of
the main features that are in dispute. We took up our first position soon
after 9 a. m., which we left without being engaged, and from there took the
position on the hill that we occupied the rest of the day substantially, about
10: 15 a. m., where we were soon engaged in terrific battle lasting, perhaps,
something less than one hour, losing many in killed and wounded, and in-
flicting terrible loss upon the enemy with our " five shooters."
Lieutenant-Colonel Stoughton was shot by a sharp shooter about 12 m.,
or soon after. Certainly much nearer 12 m. than 1 p. m. When the com-
mand of the regiment devolved upon Major McMahan. About 1 p. m, again
the enemy made a fierce charge upon us, attempting to drive us from the
ridge, in which he failed, leaving some of his dead within twenty feet of our
line. The next charge they made upon us, which was before 3 p. m., was
made, as I have since learned, by a brigade commanded by a South Carolina
colonel, that had been doing garrison or provost duty some where, and was
very strong in numbers; this attempt to dislodge us was gallantly made, but
to them it was a useless slaughter, for I have since read a statement from
General Longstreet, who gave permission to the colonel to make the charge,
that the loss of the brigade was 65 per cent, of its nuembers, though the
fight lasted but a few minutes; by this time you will remember that our am-
munition was getting low, and the major started to take the regiment to the
rear to get ammunition, when he was ordered to retake our position, by
this time occupied by the enemy, by a staff officer ; brave and obedient to
orders, as he was, and typical soldier that he was, Major McMahan protested
against taking the regiment back on the front line without ammunition, but
the orders being imperative, he looked at the staff officer in his inimitable
way and said, ' G — d d — n it, you rank me; boys we will have to go back,"
ordered fixed bayonets, forward, charge, and the line was retaken at the
point of the bayonet. This was not far from 3:30 p. m. The dead and
wounded were searched for cartridges, and Enfield and Springfield cartridges
were used by taking the paper from the ball, but the calibre being larger
than the balls we used, many of our guns were burst at the muzzle. About
5 p. m , or perhaps a little later, we made our last charge, which was a
counter charge, in which we drove their line back down the hill and to a
creek lined with high weeds and brush, and behind which a double line of
the enemy lay, awaiting our coming. The line we were driving back went
all too easily, and we followed them too far, and thus fell into a trap that
apparently had been laid for us. Two withering volleys, at very short range,
were then poured into us, and many were killed and wounded, but we re-
turned to our position in good order, and held it until surrounded and com-
pelled to surrender. About 7:30 p. m., and at this last charge, is the last
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assistance I remember of coming from our right. At the time, I believe,
and most of the boys believe that the order given by Major McMahan
as we started, or were about to start in on our last charge, gave the rebels the
information that we were out of ammunition, and thus concluded to take
us in the manner that they did, you doubtless remember it too, as the rebels
were coming up and were at close distance, the Major said, " Boys, if you have
got a round, give it to them," and a weak, scattering volley was fired and the
charge ordered. I regret very much that I did not save a description of that
charge as I read it in the National Tribune some four or five years ago. It
was written by one of the 89th Ohio boys who was wounded when they went
forward in the afternoon, and as he lay there he witnessed the charge, and as
the regiment came back one of our boys took him with us. His testimony
was that our deportment and alignment were as perfect as though on drill ;
and he was correct ; and yet it would be received with better grace if coming
from some one other than ourselves. Now, I wish to say something in regard
to the conduct of the men as referred to by Comrade Dolton in his published
statement of what Major McMahan said, when he conversed with him the
night before he died. I do not question the statement nor integrity of Com-
rade Dolton in the least. I think he only stated what he understood Colonel
McMahan to mean, but certainly, my dear Captain, the icy hand of death
must have already grasped the memory of Colonel McMahan and held his
mind in thrall, else he never could or would have made the statement he did
of the men of the 21st Ohio showing signs of restiveness and fear on that day.
The whole testimony of the Colonel has been to the gallantry of Mb men on
that day, and as one who knows, I must say that in all my experience I never
saw men exhibit more coolness and bravery than our men did that day; to
have looked into their faces and to have heard their talk on that day one
would have been led to believe they were devoid of fear. Their conduct,
while determined and deliberate, was as nonchallant as though no foe was
near, and yet a more grim determination I never saw men exhibit; they knew
and realized that they were in the midst of the chances of war ; they knew
and realized that they must do their whole duty, every man, or the conse-
quences would be disastrous in the extreme, and knowing and realizing all
this, they did their whole duty and as only brave men can do it. There was
no panicky feel ling, there was no hesitation to obey commands on the part of
those men ; they were every one of them American Boldiers and patriots in
all that the term implies. At the time the Major ordered the charge to re-take
the line we had left but a short time before, a captain of the regiment, who
is now dead, Captain Van Tine, absolutely lost all the nerve he ever had and
could not apparently lift himself from the ground. The Major, fearing the
effect this might have on his men, went to him and urged him to be a man
and lead his men back again, but he could not do it, and did not, but his men
went gallantly forward without him. Now, Captain, it may be that that inci-
dent was in the Colonel's mind in the conversation with Comrade Dolton, but
that condition applies only to that one man and not at all to the regiment.
Our long and bloody list of dead and wounded, the number taken prisoner at
the close of day, and the number who made their escape when the surrender
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was made, refutes the idea of cowardliness or unsteadiness of the old 21st
Ohio more eloquently than can my pen or that of anyone else. 548 men and
22 officers went into the fight that Sunday morning just as the church bells
at our loved homes were calling the people together to worship the God of the
universe. Before shades of evening spread their mantle over the strife and
turmoil of the day, fifty of those lay stark and stiff, their spirits awaiting us
on the other side; 112 more were being hurried to rebel prisons where more
than fifty others laid down their lives for home and country's God, after
enduring the torments of the damned for long and weary months, and the
next morning 106 of us were still left with our faces to the foe, sullen, grim
and determined, mourning for those that were gone from us forever, but not
dismayed, and feeling that their's was a soldier's death, a patriotic sacrifice.
During all the day they were careful of their ammunition, not firing except
when an enemy was in sight and easy range, and I imagine, Captain, if we could
ee in one long array the skeletons of the rebels killed by our regiment alone,
it would be a gruesome, ghastly sight. As I have said before, the regiment
was surrendered about 7:30 p. m. You ask me if, as the rebels approached,
there was cannon firing on our right? I say no; there was no firing; all was
still save for the Bteady tramp of the approaching troops. The last cannon
firing on our right was on the column which we counter charged as stated
above. When the troops that effected our capture came up, it was
impossible to distinguish who they were. They belonged to General
Longstreet's Corps, and wore a uniform that at a distance in the
smoke and dusk of the evening, looked very much as our own, and men were
sent out to ascertain what troops they were. You will remember that to the
challenge of the major, they answered " Jeff C. Davis' troops," and as we
had a division commanded by a Jeff C. Davis, it was our hope it was they
that were approaching us, but you know how deeply we were disappointed
in their identity, as they approached from the left front and right rear-
Now, was the regiment divided at the time ? I say no. I never heard that
idea advanced until quite recently, and as a proof that it was not divided, I
will call your attention to the following fact: First, a man was sent from
Company A, on the extreme right of the regiment, to ascertain what force
it was that was approaching us. Then Captain H. H. Alban,of Company F>
went out ; three men from Company C were sent out, one or two from Com-
pany I went, and Company K sent some one out, and Company B, the left
company, being the nearest on the line of escape, nearly or quite all escaped-
and all the rest that made their escape, went out in the wake of Company
B. The position of the two rebel lines were such that they could not fire
on the escaping ones until they had cleared quite a distance, without firing
into their own men, which in fact they did do, killing and wounding several
of their own men, a very meritorious act on their part, as I have always
thought. So from this one fact alone, Captain, you can readily see that the
regiment was not divided, and why would it be done anyway ? putting us
astride of the 89th Ohio. Now as to placing the monument for Ohio troops.
I would be glad indeed if it were done as comrade Dolton suggests, for if it
was, I think that it would mark the place where we held the hill all day Sun-
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day, if all things were properly taken into account. Please excuse this
disjointed and hastily written letter, and bear in mind it is written
wholly from memory, but without bias. I wish after this time,
Captain, that justice might not only be done our own glorious regi-
ment, but that each individual member of it conld be accredited with all the
valor he exhibited on that day, but that can never be. Memory fails to hold
in view after so long a time all the little incidents that took place. I would
like very much, Captain, if you could receive full credit for that day, but I
know that you will not, save in the hearts of the men that were with you.
You are too modest, too unassuming, to demand that which you fairly earn-
ed. If ever a man earned his knightly spurs, you did it that day, but you
know, Captain, some of the reasons why you never got full credit, and facts
were withheld, and as the dead cannot give up the truth, nor make repara-
tion for past faults, let us throw the mantle of charity over their memory
and banish all resentment.
Yours in F. C. & L.,
ABEL COMSTOCK,
Co. C, 2Ut 0. V. I.
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CHAPTER XXVI.
AWAY TO PRISON.— INTERESTING CONVERSATION WITH THE JOHNNIES.-
FALSE PROMISES.— THE GUM BLANKETS TAKEN PROM THE MEN.— RE-
CEPTION AT ATLANTA.— DEFI ANT SPIRIT OF THE PRISONERS.
A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER BETWEEN A CITIZEN AND A
CAPTAIN OF THE 2lST OHIO, PREVENTED BY THE
INTERVENTION OF A GUARD.— WOOLEN
BLANKETS TAKEN.— FATE OF THE
CAPTURED.— RESULTS OF PRI-
SON TREATMENT.— SUM-
MARY OF THE BATTLE.
Twelve officers, and one hundred and twenty men* of the 21st
Ohio, moved from the Horseshoe Ridge, with heavy hearto, but full
of confidence in General Rosecrans ability to hold Chattanooga.
The disaster of the two corps in the morning, the disorderly
retreat, carrying with it all except a very few of the most determined,
the long and terrible conflict that ensued, the heartrending sight of
the wounded, dying and dead comrades, the scene of death and
desolation that met our vision on every hand, as we marched from
the field, the gnawings of hunger and the intense thirst, that suc-
ceeded the nervous relaxation, as the excitement of the battle died
away, the prospect of a long and hopeless confinement, in the custody
of a cruel and vindictive enemy, were not calculated to inspire cheer-
fulness or hope.
Notwithstanding all these depressing influences, we had im-
plicit confidence in General Rosecrans ability to hold Chattanooga ;
nor was our belief in the ultimate success of the Foderal Govern-
ment shaken.
As we moved from the field we were entertained by our captors
by expressions such as
"You western men fight like devils "
•This is the number given in the "Revised List" of the captured.
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"You western men fight like h — 11,"
"Yon western men don't fight like eastern men. We never
charged the eastern army without breaking their line, and then we
can go where we're a mind to. If we break your line, you rally and
fight just as well as you did before."
They evidently thought they fought in the afternoon the troops they routed In the
morning.
"What you uns come down here to fight we uns for?"
"Come to fight for our rights."
"I don't see what rights you got here."
"I have as much right here as you have, except the right to vote.
And I have a right to vote when I've been here a year. You are
trying to deprive me of my rights, and I won't stand it."
"We don't come to your country to disturb you, and I'd think
you might keep away from our country."
"This is as much my country as it is yours, and we'll let you
alone when you'll let our country alone.'.
Such was the nature of the conversation with our captors. Other
matters claimed our earnest attention. Few if any of us had tasted
food since early in the morning, and all were suffering with thirst.
As often as food was asked for, we were told they had none for them-
selves, but a short distance ahead, at the first station, we would find
plenty.
When asked for water— "There is a spring a little ahead, and
there you'll get all you want; " and so they lured us on until between
twelve and one o'clock we crossed the Chickamauga, and were per-
mitted to drink.
A short distance beyond the stream we were turned into a field,
and permitted to rest until morning. Here the men who guarded
us off the field left us, to return to their commands, and old men on
horseback armed with shotguns took their places. These exhibited a
great deal of natural military talent, and a commendable pride to
have us appear well. "Fall in thar in fo' rows." "Fall in fo' rows
thar like fo' rows o' cawn," but the pride was all out of the Yanks
and they persisted in a "go as you please" style. As often as we
asked for food, we were told there was "plenty at the next station,
only a short distance ahead," and this was repeated until we reached
Tunnel Hill, at 10 o'clock p. m. Here the officers and men were
separated ; the officers occupied the depot, a rough building, and the
men were put in a field not far away. There were many of the men
who had not tasted food since early Sunday morning, fought all day
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and walked 35 miles, and yet no rations were given them. There
were some sacks of meal in the depot building, to which the officers
helped themselves; made mush in their cups and ate it with their fingers;
but the men were given nothing until the next morning. The next
morning it was announced the gum blankets were to be taken from
the men. I obtained an interview with the Major Commanding, and
asked him if he was going to take tho gum blankets from the men.
He very politely assured me, "I am sorry to say such is General
Braggs awdah." "But you don't propose to obey that order do
you?" You know I have no choice to obey the awdahs of my
superior officer," said he/ "I would'nt obey such a nefarious order.
I would resign my commission, and retire from the army in disgrace
first."
I told him further, he had a right to take any public property,
or private arms found on the men, but that he had no right to take
their clothing ; that the gum blaukets were a part of their clothing,
their private property ; that it was the height of cruelty to deprive
the men of their clothing just as winter was coming on, that God
would curse them for so inhuman, so barbarous an act. I told him
further, that since I had been in the army, I had always respected
the rights and property of individuals ; but that if he took the gum
blankets from the men, if God spared my life to get into the field
again, 1 would have revenge. Amidst all, his equanimity was not in
the least disturbed. "I am very sorry it is an awdah of my superior
officer, and I have no choice but to obey it."
The gum blaukets wore taken.
At Tunnel Hill we took cars for Atlanta. Here we were met
by a great crowd of citizens, jubilant over the news of the great
victory they had been made to believe Bragg had achieved.
"No we've got you."
"Yes you've played hell haint }-ou ? I wonder if you don't think
you've got all of old Rosy's array ? "
"We're going to have Chattanooga."
"Well you'll have to take it first."
"But we're going to have it."
"You'll have a good time getting it. Why don't you go and
help take it, so as to see the fun ? It'll be nothing but sport."
You'll walk over more dead Yanks than you ever dreamed of,
before you get to Chattanooga." More than once we heard the
expression. "My God man ! Do you know what 3'ou're fighting? "
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"We don't care what we're fighting, "Rosy 'a got Chattanooga, and
he's going to hold it."
"Has he any reinforcement? "
"Yes. The advance of Sherman's army, 40,000 strong, just
came up late Sunday evening."
In several instances sharp and bitter language passed between
the prisoners and citizens, and in one instance at least, a personal
encounter between an officer of the 21st Ohio and a citizen was
prevented only by the timely interference of a guard.
A citizen of Tennesse, whose home was north of Nashville, and
who was a refugee, was among those seeking enlightenment, by ask-
ing in the stereotyped way :
"What you 'uns come down here to fight we 'uns for? "
"To make you obey the laws of our country."
"I'll never obey the laws of a country that treats me as the
Lincoln government has."
"Why? What have they done to you? "
"They took all o' me cattle, and all o' me mules, and all o' me
bosses, and all o' me sheep, and all o' me hogs, — took everything I
had except me laud."
"They didn't serve you right; they ought to have hung you."
"G-d d-n you ! If I had you out I'd shoot you ! "
Shaking his fist at the man, the Captain said through his teeth,
"If I weren't a prisoner of war you daren't tell me that," at which
the man raised his cane to strike, when he was hustled away by a
guard who called him a d-n coward, and who told him if he wanted
to fight Yankees to go to the front where he could have all the fight-
ing he wanted.
The above is sufficient to show the spirit that animated the
captured ; a spirit that made them prefer death by the lingering,
torturing process of starvation rather than gain freedom and plenty
at the sacrifice of honor and loyalty.
It is not my purpose to trace the history of all the brave men
captured at Chickamauga, through their prison life, but 1 cannot
neglect comparing the mortality of the captured with the casualities
of their comrades who were so fortunate as to escape capture.
The regiment started out on the Atlanta campaign about 400
strong, officers and men, and by recruits from time to time its
strength was kept at about this number until the close of the war.
Out of this number, the killed and missing during the remainder
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of the war amounted to 73. Of the 120 men captured at Chicka-
mauga, 59 died in prison ; 2 were lost on the Sultana, and of 7 no
record can be found.
I can give the reader no better idea of the effect of the treat-
ment received by men confined in southern prisons, than by quoting
from "Smith's Knapsack of Fa6ts and Figures : "
"Sixty thousand prisoners of war died while in southern prisons,
or shortly after being exchanged. 36,401 ot this number, ascertained
by count of headstones, died while in prison; 12,229 died after their
release, who never reached home; 11,370 dying within a few weeks
afterward, being 15,762 more than were killed from 1861 to 1865 }
upon the battle-fields. These men daily rejected the proffered liberty
from Jefferson Davis, at the cost of their honor and loyalty to our
flag, and accepted death from starvation and exposure as a pleasure
compared with aiding the so-called Confederate States in their attempt
to destroy the Union, and in so doing receive as their reward, free-
dom, clothing, food, and the hopes of at last meeting father, mother,
wife, children, brothers, sisters and other loved ones."
As before stated, the battle of Chickamauga ended, leaving
General Kosecrans in possession of Chattanooga, and the rebel army
so crippled as to preclude a renewal of the struggle on the 21st.
At 3 p. m. on the 20th, the right wing of the rebel army had been
"so badly beaten back" as to be of no service except to prevent the
withdrawal of troops to assist General Thomas' right, and Longstreet
put in his last division only to be repulsed at evory charge. The
capture of the 22d Michigan and 89th and 21st Ohio regiments, was
the only advantage gained during the afternoon, and the capture of
these would not have been attempted had the rebels not known we
were out of ammunition.
The Army of the Cumberland consisted of 3,876 officers, and
63,816 men. These included infantry, artillery, and cavalry.
Great pains were taken to find out the strength of Bragg's army.
As no one calculates to sustain or build up an unrighteous cause
with truth, no dependence could be placed in Confederate reports.
Provost Marshal General Wiles estimated Bragg's infantry at
120,000; his cavalry at 15,000 or 20,000, besides an unusual amount
of artillery.
The Army of the Cumberland lost 16,170 men. The rebel loss
is not known. Bragg reported over 17,000.
A man who had been a member of Jeff. Davis' cabinet, and who
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married a cousin ot Captain David D. Smith of the 1st Alabama
(loyal) cavalry, said in an interview with the Captain several months
after the battle, that as near as he could find out, Bragg lost 22,000
men at Chickamauga.
Considering the disparity in numbers, it is a little short of a
miracle that the Army ot the Cumberland was not exterminated.
The failure to attack the force in the Cove, and later to assail the
isolated troops of General Crittenden's Corps ; the failure, as Bragg
tried to do, to bring on a general engagement before the concentra-
tion of General Eosecrans' army; the failure to attack at daylight on
the morning of the 20th, for (the rebels having a supply of ammuni-
tion and the Federals none, would have met little opposition in
another attack,) an hour's more daylight would have given them the
field; the interposition of the 21st Ohio, that hurled back a force
already past General Thomas' right; the opportune arrival of
General Granger's troops in time to protect the right flank during
the afternoon, and the spirit and determination with which the little
force on the ridge was imbued, look like Providential interferences.
In April succeeding the battle, Major McMahan made a corrected
list of the casualties as given in his report. I give the losses of five
regiments that lost heaviest :
Killed and Died of
Wounds. Wouuded.
2l8t Ohio 48 101
9th Ohio 48 185
2d Minnesota 35 113
96th Illinois 39 134
14th Ohio 35 167
The 9th and 14th Ohio, and 2d Minnesota regiments fought both
days. I cannot say as to the 96th Illinois. The number in these
regiments who died of wounds I am unable to find. Whether we
consider the loss sustained, the length of time the 21st Ohio defended
its position, or the ammunition expended, it must appear that the
regiment did not come short of its duty.
Major McMahan reports expended fixed ammunition, 43,550
rounds. Ordnance Sergeant Bolton reports the regiment supplied
with 49,115 rounds, and it is safe to consider none remained, unless
by accident it was carried off the field by wounded men.
The time the regiment held its position could not have been less
than seven hours. Though we have not positive proof of this, the
circumstances already given must convince the reader such was
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the case. In the first letter written home by Captain Cusac after the
battle, while all the circumstances were fresh in his mind, (which
letter is now in his possession,) he said : "I must say that no regi-
ment did better fighting at the battle of Chickamauga than did the
21st Ohio; and no regiment held its position in line of battle, where
they were compelled to fight a great part of the time, any longer
than did the 21st Ohio. Seven hours is a long time to fight without
relief, but long as it may appear, it was done without any signs of
giving 'way."
A gentleman writing from New York City to Colonel McMahan
on the 6th day of June, 1889, said: "On last evening a group of
gentlemen, among whom were several who had been Confederate
officers, were discussing movements on the field of Chickamauga. *
* * The warmest praise was given the 21st Ohio, it being recog-
nized by the muskets it carried, and the services rendered."
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CHAPTER XXVII.
THE 8IEGB OF CHATTANOOGA.-THE REBEL INVESTMENT OF OUR W0RK8 OF
FORTIFICATION.— HARD SERVICE AND VERY 8H0RT RATIONS.— FORAG-
ING UNDER DIFFICULTIES— A TRIBUTE FROM GEN. THOMAS.— THE
REBEL BOMBARDMENT OF OCTOBER 5.— THE ARRIVAL OF GRANT
AND RAISING OF THE SIEGE.— THE BATTLES OF LOOKOUT
MOUNTAIN AND MISSION RIDGE. — REVISITING THE
BATTLE FIELD OF CHICKAMAUGA.— THE COLD NEW
YEARS DAY OF 1864.-THE RE-ENLISTMENT
OF THE REGIMENT AND ITS
VETERAN FURLOUGH.
BY GEORGE S. CANFIELD.
As the men of the regiment, who escaped capture, were making
their way from the battlefield, and several had joined in the retreat,
they fell in with Colonel M. B. Walker, who conducted them back
to Rossville, whero they arrived late in the evening, tired, hungry
and greatly cast down. Here others joined them, until about 60 of
the 517 who went into action in the morning, had collected together,
and the night was spent around their dim camp-fires, with all the
solemnities of a funeral occasion, discussing in subdued tones the
events of the day, and the fates of their comrades. Late in the
night rations were brought from Chattanooga, and early in the morn-
ing of the 21st, Ordnance Sergeant Bolton procured for them a few
rounds of ammunition each, and they were given a position on a hill
to watch the enemy. Hero they were attacked by robcl skirmishers,
which were soon driven off, and late in the da}', with the rest of the
army, fell back to Chattanooga, whero they immediately went to
work on fortifications, and where the remnant of this once proud
regiment was destined to share the perils and hardships of a period?
which should be known as the siege of Chattanooga, but which has
rarely been so designated by those who have written of those event-
ful days, in the many forms in which their histories have been re-
corded.
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Tho third day after the battle, the regiment was under cover of
the breast-works, in which General Rosecrans had buried his broken
army, around the city. The regiment then mustered, all told, less
100 men, to which number it had been recruited from scarce 60 rifles,
which marched into Chattanooga from the Kossville bivouac, on
Monday after tho battle.
Our position in the brigade and division, was to the front center
of the city, near the Rossville road, and near where is now the Union
depot. Here at an angle of the lines under Lookout Mountain, a
large fort was laid out, upon which work was immediately com-
menced, and our little remnant of a regiment assumed its full share
in the fatigue work on the fortification. This was named Fort
Negley, the same as the work which we assisted to build at Nashville
in 1862.
The fort and camp were at a point, where, up to a few years ago,
was a large brick yard, and through the deep red clay beds which
havo since been made to contribute to the building of the city, as it
has grown out upon the then open plain, which was then our front,
we dug our trenches and constructed the bomb-proofs, into which we
crept in the bombardment of October.'
Captain Vantino, of Company I, was in command here for a
short time beforo he was dismissed from the service, when the com-
mand devolved on Lieutenant J. L. Curry.
An incident of our early service in this camp, was an inspection
by our beloved old Corps Commander, General George H. Thomas,
who had now succeeded General Rosecrans in command of the army.
We were drawn up in line near Fort Negley, our little handful of
what remained after the Chickamauga disaster. General Thomas
riding along the line, stopped near the right, and remarked in hear-
ing of the musicians, that this seemed to be but the fragment of a
regiment.
" Where are your colors ?" he asked of an officer. The latter
explained that this was all that remained of the 21st Ohio.
At this the General dismounted from his horse, and moved down
to about tho center of the little line, and spoke a few words to the
men. He said that he well knew how well the 21st had fought, and
the circumstances of their loss ; that no doubt we felt greatly dis-
comfited at the loss of our comrades and colors, but that our losses
and sacrifices were to our credit and honor.
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It was not a speech ; it was more a fatherly talk, and when he
moved away, there was not a dry eye in the line.
Our service here, besides work on fortifications, consisted of
skirmish line duty and foraging. The rebel line of investment, made
with the view of starving us out, strotched from the river below to
the river above the city. All the high points of observation, from
Lojkout Mountain around to the eastern spur of Mission Ridge at
the Tennessee, were occupied by rebel canon and troops, and by
forts erected at convenient distances overlooking us. In the valley
between their fortified line and our own, the two picket line^ were
posted. Those in our front along Chattanooga creek, were under an
agreement, not to fire on each other, except in case one or the other
line advanced.
Here we traded for tobacco, or exchanged newspapers with the
Johnnies, or the skirmishers silently watched each other across the
narrow stream. As the enemy's cordon drew tighter and tighter
around us, and their cavalry reached our rear, our rations decreased,
and it was almost impossible to obtain forage for our animals.
About the 1st of October, affairs became very alarming.
Foraging meant journeys of fifty to sixty miles across a range
of mountains to the north and east of Chattanooga, into a country
which supposably had been previously stripped of both forage and
food. Our animals were fast becoming unserviceable, and the forag-
ing teams were so weak they were scarcely able to haul empty wagons
as they started, and soldiers had to help loaded wagons back to camp.
Exhausted animals wero often killed and wagons abandoned. In
such cases returning soldiers brought in whatever they could carry
on their backs.
At the commencement of the siege, the only government lino of
supply for the army was by the road from Chattanooga to Bridge-
port, which runs most of the way along the Tennessee River.
The rebels now had complete control of this road, their sharp
shooters having possession of the opposite side of the river. The
route had not been abandoned, however, until after scores of our
mules had been killed by thom. After the abandonment of thisline»
all of the supplies for the army were drawn by a circuitous route,
more than sixty miles in length. From this on, the hardships of the
army and of the regiment increased daily. It was the first and only
time in our service, when we were actually in need of food.
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We learned to know what it was to be hungry, and many were
the devices resorted to to supply our wants, but in vain.
In the need of maintaining our animals, especially for handling
artillery in case of attack, then daily expected, the first of all grain
forage obtained, was given to the horses and mules. But the soldiers
helped themselves to the animals' supplies; so much so, that their
drivers had to watch the animals when eating, to koep them from
being robbed of their feed by the men. Corn so obtained was par-
chod and eaten, or roasted and made into coffee, and the grounds
afterwards eaten. The meat ration disappeared, only as we were
supplied from cattle captured far up the valley, and driven in,
escaping rebel cavalry which swarmed everywhere. The cattle thus
obtained were slaughtered at our division slaughter yard, and issued
pro rata. To that yard, when a drovo was to be killed, we went,
and quarreled with each other for the offal of the animals; tails,
hoofs, and even intestines. Out of all, an article of food was pro-
duced.
The tails made the delicious ox-tail soup; from inwards, by a
short process, was made a sort of tripe, while from hoofs and shanks
we obtained an article not unlike common glue, which, while not the
greatest delicacy in the world, was so much better than nothing, that
he who secured a "dose" of it, deemed himself very fortunate.
Articles obtainod on foraging expeditions, where individuals
made a haul on their own " hooks," were carefully treasured, and
eaten of very sparingly. Towards the last days of October, a mem-
ber of Company K secured a goose about seventy miles from camp.
He partook of it so sparingly, that before the last of it was eaten, it
went into decay, or what has sinco become tho fashion to call, "in-
nocuous dosuotude." Finally, attracted to a hole in one of tho bomb-
prools by a smell of something perishable, the remains of the goose
were discovered, and although the owner protested that it was all
right, for ho had been partaking of it dr.ily, it was buriod from tho
sight and smell of men.
On the morning of tho 5th of October, as soon as the fog over
the Tennessee lifted sufficiently, the rebel guns of the whole front of
the line of investment opened on our half-starved and feeble army.
From Lookout's top, overlooking five States of our Glorious Union,
which unholy hands were seeking to destroy, from its steep sides,
from the long line of Mission Ridge, and from numerous forts along
the distance between Lookout and Mission Ridge, all of the rebel
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guns let loose their fury upon us. The most of our regiment was
absent on a foraging expedition that morning, but it returned in time
to know what it was to dodge the shells which had rained upon our
camp all day.
Ihe firing was continued all night at intervals. Some of our
regiment, who had not learned the accuracy with which the guns to
our front had rango on our particular camp, because they had been
absent, disregarded the order to keep all lights out, and started little
fires here and there. But it was not for long. Having our range
exactly, as soon as a spark was seen there would be a flash in front,
and a screaming shell would drop too near to warrant a continuance
of the camp light.
Tho noxt day all oxpected the bombardment to re-open, and
under cover of the haze of the morning the troops were withdrawn
from the camps and works, and hidden from the enemy by convenient
buildings and behind elevations. Later the fog lifted, but lo! the
guns were silent. Nor was tho firing renewed, except in a desultory
manner, and except from the "angel" on Lookout Point.
Tho roason of this sudden cossation of the bombardment was
never explained, but has beon stated to bo another of the many cases
where the operations in the field woro interfered with by the Davis
government at .Richmond.
Very soon after tho bombardment the regiment was moved to a
camp near the river, directly to the roar of the old rolling mills, and
a little to tho right and front of General Thomas' headquarters.
Soon after this the rebels mounted their heavy seige gun in the timber
fort on the point of Lookout, where is now the Summer hotel, and
with this they gave us a fow shots each day as soon as the fog lifted.
The distance as we computed it from the flash and sound of tho gun,
was tho better part of threo miles. These shots occasioned us only
amusement, as we could easily dodgo thorn by jumping behind breast-
works after seeing the flash. The shots usually burst high in the air,
but though some of them struck the long row of hospitals containing
our own and rebel wounded from Chickamauga, no one was injured,
though there were some narrow escapes. Wo dug several of tho shot
out of the ground, and one was sunt north as a Lookout Mountain
relic, and at last accounts was doing that duty in the homo of one of
tho "twenty-onesters." We occupied this camp during tho remainder
of our service at Chattanooga. Our shelter was rude canvass covorod
buta, with stick and mud chimneys,
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In Novembor Grant arrived, and tho siege was soon raised, and
from that time we had our usual abundance of full government
rations. But we were sorely put to it for fuel. Our supply being
from timber at our front, trees were soon being reduced to stumps,
and soon the latter disappeared down to the last semblance of the
roots. In this camp the regiment re-enlisted for the war as veterans,
and in accordance with the rule was given a thirty days' furlough.
We were here in our open huts when the whole country experienced
the extremely cold New Years Day, January 1864, which was called
by the citizens of Chattanooga the coldest weather they had ever
known. It was our third winter in the Sunny South, and the
experience of that January day, will ever be remembered by those
who were there. We were scant for fuel, and all our dishes of food
were frozen solid. Ice formed in tho ditches and trenches sufficient
to bear a man, something before unknown in Georgia or Tennessee.
We were also in this camp when the battle occurred which General
Grant proceeded to fight, and during which, for the first timo in our
regimental history, we had a position in reserve. This was because
of the awful losses we had sustained at Chickamauga, and the severe
service we had seen throughout the whole campaign, which resulted
in the capture of Chattanooga.
Our position during the battles of Lookout Mountain and
Mission Ridge, was such as is rarely the good fortune of troops in
active service to enjoy. We wore able to see every movement of
both battles. Our small companies had done their full quota for
picket and skirmish line duty, during the whole time of the invest- '
ment, and our men knew every nook and crook of both the rebel
and Union lines along Chattanooga Creek, and had learned by heart
every point of tho rebel position overlooking our front. When,
therefore, we found ourselves in reserve, and learned the purpose of
our great commander to sweep tho enomy from our front, wo were in
high feather. We witnessed all tho groat movements of those historic
battles from tho time Joe Hooker moved against Lookout and his lino
of blue disappeared in the clouds, until Sherman on the left, and
Thomas in the center had swept the foe from height and plain, and
Chattanooga was ours, free and untrammoled, and the rebel army
broken and scattered to the southward. In some of the movements
our regiment participated, but our record was of reserve service.
We helped to bring in and park some of the cannon captured, and
had the satisfaction of assisting to bring from tho fiold and guard
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some of the thousands of rebel prisoners taken, constantly spurred
to interest in that direction by the remembrance of the many of our
own comrades who were suffering in the hells of the Confederacy.
To the field of Chickamauga, ten miles distant, some of us paid
a visit immediately after the battles. There we saw many horrors
of still unburied dead and decaying carcasses of men and animals.
Two of us saw on a stump the partly decayed head of a Union
soldier, which had been stuck up on a pole, and had been denuded of
flesh by carrion crows. We gavo burial to the awful spectacle of
southern brutality, and this was said to be but ono of many cases of
the kind seon by those who first revisited the field.* The regiment's
re-enlistment was almost in a body, and was much due to the personal
efforts of Quartermastor Sergeant George Scheets, to whom the men in
the hard service at Chattanooga following Chickamauga, had learned
to look up and respect for his efficiency and care for their interests.
The opportunity was seized by those in command to strip the service
of all not strictly serviceable soldiers, which included all infirm, and
all very young and vory old. This included some of our musicians,
who were discharged for disability, most of them greatly to their
regret, as all desired to continue with the comrades with whom they
had shared so many burdens and dangers.
The regiment re-enlisted to date from January 1, 1864, and was
sworn in on tho 5th. The latter part of the month, the railroad from
Chattanooga to Bridgeport having been repaired, between 300 and
400 veterans started for home, in box cars, for a thirty days'
furlough.
In passing over a trestle between Chattanooga and Bridgeport,
said to bo 100 feet high, the two cars next the engine containing the
2lst Ohio, jumped the track, and the train ran thirty feet or more on
the cross ties before it could bo stopped. Though badly shaken up,
fortunately no one was injured. Tho cars replaced, and the train
again on solid ground, the men got on board, and, proud of their
record, with light hearts moved forward towards their homes from
which they had long been absent. After a royal time spent among
relatives and friends, they again bade adieu to home and loved ones,
said good-bye to comrades loft behind, repaired to Columbus, the
place of rendezvous, and on tho 1st day of March, 1864, loft that city
enter upon one of the most memorable campaigns in the annals of
war, and where they arrived in due time, with not a man missing.
■> Surgeons went out after the battle of Chickamauga to care for the Union
wounded. After their task wan completed, they were sent to Libby as prisoners
of war. One of these surgeons informed the author that on a part of the field there
was a Yankee's head on every stump.
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CHAPTER XXVIII.
GENERAL ROBECRAN8 RELIEVED OK THE COMMAND OF THE ARMY OF
THE CUMBERLAND.— AFFECTIONATE LEAVE TAKINO— BRIEF RE-
VIEW OF HIS SERVICES. -GEN. THOMAS IN COMMAND.—
GEN. NEGLEY RELIEVED OF THE COMMAND OF
THE 2nd DIVISION.- HIS FAREWELL
CIRCULAR— CHARGES AGAINST
HIM. — FINDING OF
THE COURT OF
INQUIRY.
On the 19th of October, 1863, Gonoral TCos'ecrans waR relieved of
the command of the Army of the Cumberland, by order of the Presi-
dent, and Major General Thomas was appointed to succeed him. He
took leave of the army in the following patriotic and affectionate
language :
" The General commanding, announces to the officors and sol-
diers of the Army of the Cumberland, tliat he leaves them under
orders from the President. Major-General George H. Thomas, in
compliance with orders, will assume the command of this army and
department. The chiefs of all tho staff departments will report to
him.
In taking leave of you, his brothers in arms— officers and soldiers
— he congratulates you that your new commander comes not to you
as ho did, a stranger. General Thomas has been identified with this
army from its first organization. Ho has led you often in battle.
To his known prudenco, dauntless courage, and true patriotism, you
may look with confidence, that, under God, he will lead you to vic-
tory.
Tho General commanding, doubts not you will bo as true to
yourselves and your country in the future, as you have boon in the
past. To the division and brigade commanders, he tenders his cor-
dial thanks for their valuable and hearty co-operation in all that be
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has undertaken. To the chiefs of the staff departments, and their
subordinates, whom ho loavos behind, he owes a debt of gratitude for
their fidelity and untiring devotion to duty.
Companions in arms— officers and soldiers — farewell ; and may
God bless you."
The reason for the removal of General Rosecrans will no doubt
ever remain a secret. Asa general commanding troops in the field
he had been uniformly successful. He planned and executed the
movement against the enemy at Cheat Mountain, which gave Gen-
eral McLellan command of the Army of the Potomac, tho latter
arriving just in time to claim credit for the victory.
At Juka and Corinth, he displayed superior ability, and as com-
mander of the Army of the Cumberland, he demonstrated that as an
organizer and disciplinarian, he had few equals. Constantly under
the impression that his force was not sufficient for offensive operations
against the enemy in his front, being particularly wanting in cavalry,
he achieved the victory of Stone's River, and compelled the evacua-
tion of Tullahoma. As already stated, the move against Chatta-
nooga was in obedience to peremptory orders from the War Depart-
ment.
That the campaign was not well planned, no one has ever
claimed. He was not notified of the movement of troops from Vir-
ginia and Mississippi, which were sent to augment Bragg's army, in
time to complete the concentration and properly posting of his army,
before the shock of battle came.
How far he was responsible for the disaster to the right wing of
the army on the morning of the 20th of September, none can say.
From early in the morning, General Thomas was calling for troops
to strengthen the left wing. .Responding to these calls, left gaps in
the line, and the responsibility for these not being filled, has not been
fixed. I may say without fear of contradiction, that the officers and
men under him, had full confidence in General Rosecrans' ability to
lead them, and considering the combination against him, and all the
circumstances, it is truly a wonder that the Army of the Cumberland
was not dispersed or captured at Chickamauga, and Chattanooga lost
to Federal control. While our sympathies are largely with General
Rosecrans, and while we regret he should have been humiliated for
the partial disaster at Chickamauga, neither the army nor the cause
of the Union, lost by the command of the former being given to
General Thomas Few armies could suffer loss by being placed un-
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der him, who was always equal to every emergency ; who never lost
a battle or suffered a reverse.
After the battle of Chickamauga, some aspersions on the mili-
tary conduct of General Negley having been made, General Bran-
nan having accused him of agreeing to protect his right flank, when
on Snodgrass Hill, and afterward without notice having withdrawn
his troops, leaving General Brannan's right entirely unprotected,
General Negley asked for and was granted a court of inquiry, to
investigate and decide upon his military conduct during the battle.
He was relieved of the command of the Second Division of
which he took his leave in the following :
Circular. Headquarters, 2d Division, 14th A. C. )
Camp Chattanooga, Tennessee, October 9, 1863. j
Officers and Soldiers, 2d Division, 14th A. C.
Having obtained a leave of absence to return home and restore
my health, which has been seriously impaired during the present
campaign, and to attend to important military affairs, I am sorry that
the moment of our separation approaches.
Our long arid agreeable military connection has created ties of
affection toward you which cannot be severed without pain.
I am pleased to acknowledge that my administration over you
even amidst the gravest circumstances, has been rendered easy
through your intelligence, cheerful obedience and exalted patriotism.
I shall never forget the virtues which ennoble you, or the considera-
tion and respect I have received from you.
In the necessary re-organization of the army, I know not who
will succeed me in the important duty of commanding you. I trust
you will continue to display toward him the same confidence and
support you have shown to me.
Kemember that you are fighting for National Liberty, and the
grand principles of a thorough christian civilization, against the
barbarism of anarchy and the baseness of a government founded
upon oppression and wrong.
Renew your devotion upon the bleeding altar of your country,
and continue to follow with unflinching bravery and noble purpose
your old bullet-torn and smoke-begrimmed standard through fresh
avenues of blood, until they wave triumphantly over a united country
and a free people. I shall watch your future with anxious prayers
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for your welfare, ever confident that you will remain as martial in
spirit and distinguished in discipline as when I shared with you the
toils of the march and the fortunes of the battle fiold.
God bless you, and in his inscrutable kindness permit you soon
to return to your homes, there to intwine your imperishable laurels
with the olive branch of a permanent and honorable peace.
Official : Yours very truly,
Jas. A. Lowrie, JAS. S. NEGLEY.
Major and A. A. O. Commanding Officer 2l»t Ohio.
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THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN.— ONE HUNDRED DAYS UNDER FIRE.— FROM
BUZZARD'S ROOST TO JONESBORO, BY WAY OF ROCKY FACE, RESACA,
PUMPKINVINE CREEK, BALD KNOB, KENNESAW, VINING
STATION AND ATLANTA.— SWORD CAPTURED BY
CORPORAL SKINNER. -CONGRATULA-
TORY ORDER.
After the commencement of the Atlanta campaign until the
close of the war, reports of operations were regularly submitted
by company and regimental commanders.
I can produce no history of the regiment so interesting, none so
complete and authentic, as that embodied in these reports.
Though all are interesting, the reports of companies differ mainly
in diction, and to avoid needless repetition the report of a single
company commander is given.
Report of Company F.
Headquarters Co. F, 21 st O. V. I. )
Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 8, 1864. }
Sir : — I have the honor to submit the following list of casualties,
together with a report of the engagements in which Company F, 21st
Ohio Volunteer Infantry parti cipta ted, during the campaign which
commenced May 7, 1864, and ended September 2. 1864.
On the 7th day of May, the company left Ringgold, Georgia,
numbering two commissioned officers, and fifty-eight enlisted men
present.
May 9th, while the regiment was moving to position in close
proximity to Rocky Face, private James M. Latham was seriously
wounded with a fragment of a shell, and 2d Lieutenant Mark Wood,
was injured by a fall, which incapacitated him for further active
service during the remainder of the campaign.
During the engagement before Resaca, Ga., May 14, the regiment
was held in reserve, in consequence of which Co. F sustained a loss
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of but one slightly wounded, private Napoleon B. Platner, who re-
turned to duty in a few days. During the engagements of May 27th
and 28th, and up to the time Dallas was evacuated, the company
sustained no loss, although subjected to heavy fire of musketry at
different times. Juno 15th brought us up again iu close contact with
the enemy. Though brought under a murderous fire of artillery,
and subjected to frequent skirmishes, yet strange to say the company
suffered no loss whatever, during the siege at Kennesaw Mountain.
July 6th found us prossing the enemy's rear, near the banks of the
Chattahoochee river. Nothing unusual occured until the 9th, when
the regiment was ordered to report at the skirmish line, at 6 o'clock
a. m. Upon arriving at the designated place, orders were received
to advance the skirmish line, and feel of the enemy's position. In
accomplishing this, .privates Thomas Foreman aud James Dorsey
were killed, and Mahlon Povuemire severelv wounded.
Injustice to the non-commiHsioned officers and enlisted men ot
Co. F, I must here say, that they conducted themselves on this
occasion like true soldiers. From that time until July 20th, the
company participated in no actions or skirmishes. When Hood
assaulted the 20th corps and a part of the 14th, on the 20th, the
company was on the skirmish line, and held its position under a
severe fire of musketry and canister.
While in front of Atlanta, August 11, 1864, the company wan
detailed for duty on the skirminl) lino. During the day the line was
advanced, and during the action that ensued private Abraham
Powell, and on the 12th, Corporal Samuel Powell, and private Uriah
Grable were wounded ; the latter dangerously with a piece of shell.
No other action or casualities occurred till Soptember 1, 1864, near
Jonesboro. In the charge made by the regiment iu the afternoon
privates James E. Scott and John T. Reed were wounded, and Jacob
Liter missing, supposed to be taken priHoner. At this time the com-
pany numbered one officer and forty-six men.
Respectfully your obedient servant,
J. L. KELLER,
A. McMAIIAN, 1st Lieutenant Commanding Company.
Lieutenant Colonel Commanding 2\st O. V. I.
To givo the reports of all the company commanders in the
Atlanta campaign would be but a repetition of the foregoing. They
are therefore omitied.
Report of Lieutenant Colonel Arnold McMahan.
Headquarters 21st Regiment Ohio Inf. Vols. |
Atlanta, Georgia, September 9, 1864. )
Sir :— In obedience to orders, I have the honor to report the
operations of the 21st Regiment Ohio Iuluutrj' Volunteers under my
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command in the Georgia campaign, to the morning of the 2d of
September, 1864.
The regiment moved under command of Colomjl James M.
Neibling from .Ringgold, Georgia, on the 7th of May, and he con-
tinued to command it until the morning of May 28, when he was
severely wounded, and the command devolved upon myself. Not
being present the first sixteen days of the campaign, I cannot men-
tion definitely the operations for that time. The regiment, however,
participated in the affair at Buzzard Roost, and subsequently in the
affair at Resaca. The casualties in the regiment to the time of my
taking command, was one (1) enlisted man killed and fourteen (14)
enlisted men wounded in action.
May 31st Lieutenant John W. Berry, having his company, K,
deployed as skirmishers, in an attempt to gain a hill which was
abandoned without a fight on the morning of the 27th, at Pumpkin-
vine Creek, lost six (6) men killed, anu two (2) wounded. This
little dash gave us the crest of a hill which commanded the position
of the enemy in our front, which position was held bj- this regiment
until the enemy withdrew.
The firing on both sides continued incessantly between the
skirmishers and pickets. It would make the report too voluminous
to detail the numerous skirmishes and firings, earth works built and
marches performed by this regiment during the campaign. It has
written its history in this respect very indellibly from Ringgold to
Jonesboro, Georgia, during a period of three months and twenty days
of restless vigilance. For twelve days together it occupied the front
line at Bald Knob, before Kennessaw Mountain, sustaining a loss of
one officer, the gallant Lieutenant Dilworth, killed, and eleven (11)
men killed and w T ounded. The artillery practice at this position was
the most desperate I have ever witnessed.
Near Vining Station, Georgia, on the 9th day of July, 1864, the
regiment had a most spirited affair with two regiments of the enemy,
the 4th Mississippi and 54th Louisiana, driving them out of their
rifle pits into their main works, killing and wounding a number, and
capturing seventeen (17) prisoners, and their ordnance stores. My
regiment commenced the attack with twelve (12) officers and three
hundred and eighty-two (382) enlisted men. Our loss was fifteen
(15) enlisted men killed, and two (2) officers, and thirty-seven (37)
enlisted ineu wounded, and one (1) officer missing. The regiment
continued to hold the captured works, and to annoy the enemy in
his main works. During tho night he abandoned his whole line
north of the Chattahoocheo, and by 4 o'clock, a m., of tho 10th, the
skirmish line under Captain Daniel Lewis advanced and in a short
time reached the river.
In this affair no other troops but my own regiment was engaged
on our side, and it was a fair specimen of the tenacious fighting
qualities displayed on other occasions by the gallant officers and
brave men comprising the command. On the 21st of July, while
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marching in lino of battle, the gallant Captain Lewis, above named,
was killed.
In the operations before Atlanta, the regiment was under the
enemy's fire every day, and though no general battle was delivered
by either side along our immediate front, our list of casualties became'
large from the almost incessant shelling and musketry of the enemy.
In the battle before Jonesboro, September 1st, instant, which resulted
so gloriously to our arms, this regiment was again engaged, charging
through a dense bush thicket, under a murderous fire from the enemy,
losing five (5) enlisted men killed, thirty (30) enlisted men wounded,
and one (1) enlisted man missing, and capturing one (1) rebel adju-
tant, six (6) men, and twenty-four stands of arms. We took
prisoners as follows :
July 9th, eighteen privates at Vining Station 18
July 10th, five privates at Vining Station 5
July 20th, one private at Nancy's Creek 1
July 22d, two privates at Peach-tree Creek 2
September, one officer and six privates at Jonesboro, Ga. ... 7
Total 33
Total stands of arms captured 54
Our casualties are :
Officers killed, two 2
Officers wounded, five 5
Privates killed, thirty-two 32
Privates wounded, one hundred and nineteen 119
Officers missing, one 1
Privates missing, one 1
A list of casualties accompanies this report.
I have a desire to mention the never-failing gallantry of Adju-
tant E. L. Baird, whose efficient aid under all circumstances during
the campaign greatly contributed to the success which has attended
this regiment in every operation.
Sergeant Major Earl W. Merry displayed courage and coolness
in action on all occasions worthy of emulation He lost his toot
July 20th. .Respectfully submitted,
A. McMAHAN,
Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding 21*/ Ohio Inf. Voh.
The casualties of the Army of the Cumberland, from the 1st of
May to the 6th of September, were :
One hundred and ninety-six officers, killed 196
Two thousand, eight hundred and forty-five men, killed . . . 2845
Total 3041
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Eight hundred and ten officers, wounded 810
Fourteen thousand, nine hundred and seventy - three men,
wounded 14973
Total wounded 15783
Total killed and wounded 18824
One thousand and sixty-seven died of wounds 1067
Congratulatory Order.
Hi
Atlanta, Ga , September 9, 1864.
Special Orders No. 9.
Headquarters 21st Regiment, O. V. L j
Officers and Soldiers, Comrades in Battle: — Your glorious conduct
in the brilliant campaign just closed, is the subject of praise witji all
your fellow soldiers throughout the department. No commendation
of mine can add any luster to your well-earned fame. Your laurels
gathered on every well contested field, will ever remain fresh in the
memory of a grateful nation.
You can refer with pride to Rocky Face, Resaca, Dallas, Kene-
saw Mountain, Viniug Station, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta and Jones-
boro. You have closed the campaign as you began it — with honor to
your country, your families and yourselves.
The memory of your noble comrades fallen, will always be in-
separably connected with our memory of honorable deeds on the
field of battle, and their names will be handed down as worthy ex-
emplars in the defense of a great nation, and a glorious cause.
Your labors so well begun, still remain unfinished. Do not
allow yourselves to be lulled to sleep by the success which has atten-
ded you, but by your discipline, your courage, your perseverance in
the performance of your high duty as soldiers, in the defense of the
great cause in which you are engaged, you will conquer a peace — a
peace alike honorable to your fallen comrades and yourselves.
By order of
EDWARD L. BAIRD, A. McMAHAN,
1st Lieut, and Adjt. Lintt.-CoL, Com'd'g Begt.
Account or the Capture of a Sword by Corporal Skinner.
Headquarters 21st Reg t, O. V. I. )
Near Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 16, 1864. }
Sir : — In obedience to orders, I have the honor to forward the
sword of Lieutenant Roberts, Adjutant of the 21st Regiment Ala-
bama Sharp Shooters, captured by Corporal Henry R.^Skinner, of
Company H, of this regiment, in the action before Joucsboro, Ga.
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This traitor officer stated that ho took tho sword from the dead
body of a Union officer at the battle of Stone's River, and carried it
until taken from him by Corporal Skinner.
The manner of capture is as follows : In tho charge of our
brigade on tho enomy's works, wo were thrown across a deep cut for
the railroad, near which the color bearer of the 69th Ohio was
killed. Being near the enemy's works, this Roberts sprang forward
to seize the colors, but in consequence of the interposition of Cor-
poral Skinner, failed, and was taken by him prisoner of war.
I also forward another sword, taken by Commissary Sergeant
George T. Squire, July 22, 1864, bofore Atlanta, Ga.
Respectfully,
A. McMAHAN,
To ROBERT H. RAMSEY, Lieut.-Col. Commanding.
A. A. G. Department of the Cumlierland.
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CHAPTER XXX.
GEORGIA CAMPAIGN.-PURRUIT OF HOOD.— TRIUMPHANT MARCH TO THE
SEA.— A REGION OF COUNTRY 300 MILES LONG BY 40 MILES WIDE
LAID WASTE. — RAILROAD SYSTEM OF THE SOUTH BROKEN
UP. — DESTRUCTION OF BRIDGES, STATION HOUSES,
WORK-SHOPS, WATER TANKS AND FACTORIES.
— HORSES, MULES, FORAGE AND SUBSIS-
TANCE TAKEN.— SIEGE OF SAVANNAH.
REPORT OP LlEUTENANT-COLONEL McMAHAN.
Headquarters 21st Reg't O. V. I. )
Savannah, Ga., Dec. 30, 1864. j
Sir : — In compliance with orders, dated December 20, 1864, head-
quarters 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Army Corps, I have the honor
to report the operations of the 21st Kegiment Ohio Infantry Volun-
teers, under my command, from the 3d of September, 1864, to the
2d day of December, 1864.
After the defeat of the enemy before Jonesboro, Georgia, Sep-
tember 1st, my command retired to Atlanta, and went into camp the
8th.
It remained in camp until the morning of October 3, when it
moved with its brigade upon the campaign, which resulted in the
fall of Savannah, on the 21st of the present month.
I estimate the distance marched during thiH time, to be at least
six hundred and thirty (630) miles. It was difficult to ascertain the
exact distance marched over by-roads and through the country. The
regiment exchanged shots with a squad of the enemy on the 4th day
of December, near Lampkin's Station, without any result, except to
check their attempt to annoy the rear of our column.
From the 12th to the night of the 20th of December, the pickets
of my regiment were engaged with those of the enemy before
Savannah.
During the campaign the regiment destroyed three (3) miles of
railroad, and this was the only structure destroyed by my command.
At least eight thousand (8,000) rations were used by the men, from
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the products of the country, which wore necessary, in addition to
subsistence furnished by the Commissary Department. But the
meat used, which was drawn from the country, was not less than
fifteen thousand (15,000) rations.
This estimate does not include the great waste of meat and other
foraged subsistence, which could not be transported, or was aban-
doned by the men each morning.
I estimate the stores wasted or abandoned, equal to the amount
used. Twenty-one horses and mules attached to the regiment, were
supplied with forage, taken from the country, for twenty days.
Twelve negroes accompanied the regiment to Savannah, having
joined us on the march. Twelve horses and thirteen mules were
captured, but many of them were comparatively worthless.
Six (6) prisoners of war were captured, and turned over to the
Provost Marshal of the 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Army Corps.
The Regiment lost ono enlisted man wounded, and ten enlisted
men were captured; six enlisted men were either killod or captured,
straggling.
The regiment entered the city of Savannah at 9 o'clock a. m.,
December 21, 1804.
Respectful ly submitted,
A. McMAHAN,
To L. G. BODIE, Lieul.-Col. Commanding.
LieuX. and A. A. A. G. t 3d Brig., ht Div. Uth A. C.
Report of Captain J. L. Keller.
Headquarters Co. F., 21st Reot., O. V. L )
Savannah, Ga., Dec. 9, 1864. j
Colonel: — I have the honor to submit the following report of
the operations of my company, since the 3d day of October, 1864
In reviewing them, I will briefly note the part of the operations
of my company, of which the circular from regimental headquarters
makes mention. October 3, the company started from Atlanta in
pursuit of General Hood, crossed the Chattanooga River and wont
into camp on tho north bank. Our route was as follows: from the
river we made a detour to the left, and reached Marietta ; from there
via Kenncsaw to the neighborhood of Ackworth, where we lay
a couple of days. On the 11th of October, marched to Kingston;
voting on the way. October 12th, marched to Rome, where wo re-
mained until the evening of tho 13th, when wo directed our course
toward Resaca, where we arrived on the evening of the 14th.
On the 15th we started for Snake Crook Gap, reached tho moun-
tain, and wont into camp at its base in the evening; crossed the
mountain on tho 16th, reached the Gap in the evening, where we
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remained two days. Leaving here, we passed through Summerville
and reached Graysvillo about the 24th. We marched four days
under Colonel Hambright, commanding brigade. Leaving Grays-
ville the 27th, we reached Rome on the 30th, and received pay on
the 2d of November. On the 3d of November, wo moved to Kings-
ton, where we remained until the 12th. A part of our rations up to
this time had consistod of fresh pork and sweet potatoes. On the
12th we left Kingston for Atlanta. Ono day was spent dcstrojnng
the railroad between the Etowah River and Marietta, and we reached
Atlanta on the 15th.
November 16, 1864, found us on the road marching eastward.
Passed through Lithonia and camped near by, having marched
twenty-three miles. Marched the next morning at 6 o'clock, spent a
part of the day destroying the railroad, and camped on Yellow River.
The 18th, crossed the river, passed through Covington, and
camped at 1 p. m. November 19, marched nino miles, and the 20th
eighteen miles; passed through Sandtown and camped late at night.
November 21st and 22d, made but littlo distance, on account of
the bad condition of the roads. The 23d, reached Milledgeville and
camped in the suburbs of the city. The 24th, passed through the
city, crossed the Oconee at the long bridge. Foraged quite success-
fully the 25th and crossed tho Buffalo Creek swamp the 26th. The
27th we marched about twenty miles, crossing Deep Step swamp,
and passing through Saundersville. November 28th, crossod the
Oguchie River, and the 29th crossed a creek near Louisville, passed
through tho village, and camped a milo beyond. Tho 30th, marched
thirteen miles through a very fine country, went into camp about
three miles east of Sebastapol ; the regiment on pickot during the
night. December 1st and 2d, marched about twenty miles. On the
1st of December, three men, belonging to the regiment, wero mur-
dered. December 3d, crossod Buckhead creek, and at night went
into camp on tho Augusta and Millen railroad. Tho 4th, heard
heavy reports of artillery.
We were engaged during tho forenoon destroying the railroad,
and in the afternoon the corps was on tho march. The regiment,
now the rear guard, skirmished with tho enemy until we went into
camp.
The 5th and 6th, nothing worthy of note occurred, tho regiment
being in camp in the vicinity of Black creek. The 8th, moved for-
ward, and found tho roads blockaded. I had charge of forages, but
had poor success ; crossed Ebenezcr creek December 9th ; sharp
skirmishing during the day.
Our division sent to the left, passed the enemy's flank. This
compelled them to evacuate their works. The 10th and 11th made
hhort marches, and formed line of battle south of the canal, and re-
mained here until the 16th, when wo changed position, where we
remained until tho 19th, when wo relieved tho 2d brigade. Robels
shoot pretty close.
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Od the morning of tho 21st, it was found that the enemy had
left his works. The 79th regimont, Pennsylvania Volunteers, sup-
ported by the 21st Ohio, moved in pursuit, and reached tho city in
advance of any troops from the 14th A. C. My company destroyed
one-fourth milo of railroad, one cotton gin, took two negroes and
two horses. Casualties, none.
It is my opinion tho mon of my command wore subsisted at least
one-half on tho products of the country. From tho record I havo
kept, I calculate the distance traveled since the 3d of October, at six
hundred miles.
.Respectfully,
J. L. KELLER,
To A. McMAHAN, Ut Lieui. Com'oVg Co. F, 2Ut 0. V. I.
Lieut-Col, 2l»t 0. V, I.
Van Home gives tho result of the Goorgia campaign thus : "Ex-
cept the failure to capturo Hardee's army at Savannah and release
the prisonors at Millen, the march from Atlanta to that city was a
triumphant success, tho full realization of all anticipated possibilities.
It illustrated with fearful emphasis the weakness of the rebellion, for
no force able to resist one of General Sherman's thirteen divisions
was met on tho way. It left a track of dosolation forty miles wide ;
broke up the railroad system of Goorgia and the South by tho
destruction of three hundred miles of track, all work-shops, station-
houses, tanks and warehouses ; crippled tho industries of tho empire
state of the South by burning all the mills and factories on tho broad
belt of ruin, and mado otherwise a heavy draft upon the resources of
the people, in consuming and transporting supplies in immense
quantities, and by the destruction of twenty thousand bales of cotton.
The general significance of the results spread gloem and despair over
the South. Coupled with the victory at Nashville, "The March to
tho Sea," brought near tho collapse of tho rebellion. Tho death
throes of treason, organized in magnitude most grand, woro subse-
quently in harmony with its proportions and persistence ; but all
doubt of its quick destruction was now removed. When General
Loo should surrender the end would como; and to hasten this result
the victorious western armies woro under orders to movo northward,
by sea or land, as circumstances should determine."
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CHAPTER XXXI.
A WINTER CAMPAIGN THROUGH THE CAROLIN AS— EFFORTS TO FILL UP
THE REGIMENT-LETTER TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR—THE WORK
OF DESTRUCTION AND DEVASTATION CONTINUED-BUILDING
CORDUROY ROADS AND FLOUNDERING THROUGH THE
MUD -BATTLE OF BENTONVILLE- BATTLE OF
A VERYSBORO— SURRENDER OF JOHNS-
TON-CLOSE OF THE WAR.
t During the stay of the regiment in Savannah, from the 20th of
December, 1864, until the 20th of January, 1865, about the only
thing of importance that transpired was the effort made by Lieuten-
ant Colonel McMahan to have the regiment filled up. I give his
letter to the Secretary of War because it contains matter not else-
where to be found.
Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War.
I have the honor to request that the 21st Ohio Infantry Veteran
Volunteers be furnished recruits to make it a maximum regiment.
To do this five hundred and eight (508) enlisted men are required.
There are upon the muster rolls of this regiment at this date, present
and absent, field and staff, three (3) commissioned officers, and four
officers, and five hundred and seventy-nine (579) men; aggregate,
six hundred and eight (608). Of this number four (4) commissioned
officers, (Captains), and ninety-five (95) enlisted men, are awaiting
muster out by reason of expiration of term of service. The four (4)
officers and seventy-throe (73) of the men are at this time prisoners
of war. Twenty -two (22) enlisted men sent to hospitals wounded aro
still borne upon the rolls, their company commanders awaiting official
information of their discharge by reason of expiration of term of
service. Clearing the rolls of the regiment ot the ninety-nine (99)
Headquarters 21 st Eegiment, Ohio Inf. Vet. Vols.
Savannah, Georgia, January 18, 1865.
oils, twenty-two (22) commissioned
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officers and men abovo mentioned, tivo hundrod and eight (508)
enlisted men will raise all the companies to maximum numbers.
The regiment was enlisted into the service as a veteran organi-
zation on the 5th day of January, 1864. During tho campaign
against Atlanta and Savannah it has lost two (2) officers and forty-
nino (49) enlistod men killed, and fivo (5) officors and ono hundrod
and five (105) enlisted men wounded in battle.
This requisition is now made because of failure to receive
recruits direct from tho State under any of the calls for troops since
tho re-enlistment of the regiment as a veteran organization. I hope
to raise it to a high degree of efficiency under tho special favor of tho
Secretary of War. I have the honor to bo
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. McMAHAN,
Lieutenant Colonel Commanding 2]U Reg't Ohio Vet. Vol. Infantry.
Headquarters 21st Eegiment Ohio Vet. Vol. Inf. )
Goldsboro, North Carolina, March 24, 1865. j
Sir: — In compliance with orders, I have the honor to report the
operations of tho 21st Itegimont Ohio Infantry Volunteers from the
20th day of January, 1865, to tho 23d day of March, 1865.
The regiment marched under tho command of Lieutenant
Colonel A. "McMahan from Savannah, Georgia, January 2, and
remained undor his command until March 19th, at which time he
assumed command of the 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 14th A. C.
The only engagement in which the regiment took part during
the campaign occurred on tho 19th day of March, at Bentonville.
In this engagement our loss was ono (1) enlisted man killed, and one
(1) commissioned officer and two (2) enlistod mon woundod, and ten
(10) enlisted men missing.
Two-thirds of a mile of railroad was destroyed by the regiment
during the campaign; no othor structures were destroyed by tho
regiment. Tho whole amount of subsistence drawn from the country
cannot bo correctly estimated, but it cannot fall short of ton thou-
sand (10,000) rations complete.
Eleven horses and mules belonging to tho regiment, wero sup-
plied with forage taken from the country, for forty-five (45) days.
Twenty-nine (29) mules were captured, most of them being
serviceable.
Twenty-one (21) Confederate prisoners wero captured by tho
regiment during the campaign.
Threo (3) enlisted mon were killed or captured while straggling.
The regiment reached Goldsboro, North Carolina, March 23d,
1865, having marched nearly fivo hundred (500) miles.
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The following is a list of casualties occurring during the cam-
paign :
Commissioned officers, wounded, one, 1
Enlisted men, killed, one. - - - 1
Enlisted men, wounded, two, 2
Enlisted men, missing in action, ten, 10
Enlisted men, killed or captured, straggling, three, - - 3
Respectfully submitted,
8. F. CHEENY,
To L. G. BODIE, Capt. Commanding 2Ut O. V. V. I.
Lieutenant and A. A. A. G., 3d Brigade.
In the battle of Bontonville, Lieutenant-Colonel D. Miles, com-
manding the 3d Brigade, to which the 2d Ohio was attached, was
wounded, and Lieutenant-Colonel McMahan succeeded him in com-
mand. I subjoin his roport a# giving the operation more fully than
the preceding report :
Headquarters 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 14th A. C. )
Near Goldsboro, North Carolina, March 22, 1865. j
Sir : — In compliance with orders, I have tho honor to report the
operations of the 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Army Corps, from
the 20th day of January, to the 23d day of March, 1865.
The brigade moved from Savannah, Georgia, January 20th,
under command of Lieutenaut-Colonel D. Miles, 79th Regiment,
Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and he continued to com-
mand it until the 19th day of March, when he was severely wounded
in battle, and the command devolved upon myself.
This change in command at the close of tho campaign, leaves
this roport deficient of the information which tho former commander
of the brigade could, by reason of his position and experience, em-
body in it. A statement in detail of tho marches, guards and other
duties performed, would render this report too voluminous.
The command crossed the Savannah River, February 5, at
Sister's Ferry, and moved through South Carolina, via Barnwell,
C. H., White's Pond, Lexington, C. H., Thompson, Winnsboro,
Blackstock and Rocky Mount. Then via Fayettevillc, to Golds-
boro, North Carolina; the distance marched, four hundred and
ninety-nine (499) miles.
The Brigade built eight (8) miles of corduroy road, and destroy-
ed two and one-half (2£) miles of railroad.
I estimate the subsistence stores drawn from the country for the
use of the Brigade, at forty thousand (40,000) rations.
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Four hundred and ten (410) head of cattlo were captured, but in
consequence of our rapid marches, two hundred and ten (210) head
died. Thirty-three (33) horses and ninety-six (96) mules were
captured. These animals were serviceable ; the worthless ones having
been shot or abandoned.
Two hundred horses and mules pertaining to the Brigade, were
supplied with sufficient forage taken from the country, for forty (40)
days. The total number of prisoners captured from the enemy is
thirty-one (31). Tho following casualities occurred :
Commissioned officers killed, one 1
Commissioned officers wounded, eight 8
Commissioned officers captured, oue 1
Total 10
Enlisted men killed, fourteen 14
Enlisted men wounded, fifty- eight 58
Enlisted men missing, forty 40
Total 112
Grand total 122
During a campaign of sixty-three (63) days, under circumstances
which required the command to rely upon the country for subsistence
two-thirds of the time, tho officers and men of the Brigade conducted
themselves with such high, soldier-like bearing, that, at this time, it
would appear but flattery to do more than simply to refer to this
subject, without special mention.
But as my superior officer, Lieutenant Colonel D. Miles, is by
reason of his wounds unable to report the operations of the brigade
whilo under his command, I shall hero add, that I found it a pleasure
to serve with him, and that in the action of the 19th of March, near
Benton villo, North Carolina, where he was wounded, he fought his
brigade energetically and skillfully, against superior numbers of the
enemy.
Very respectfully,
A. McMAHAN,
To J. K. EDMONDS, Lieut-Col Commanding 3d Brigade.
Captain A. A. A. 0. t 1*1 Division, Wth Corps.
Tho following account of the battle of Bentonville by Captain
J. L. Keller will be read with interest, being probably the only
account written by an)' member of the 21st Ohio who participated
in the fight:
"The battle of Averysboro had taken place and was over when
the 21st reached the battlefield. A number of slain Confederates,
principally boys from Charleston, S. C, lay near the road along
which we passed.
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Our column headed towards Goldsboro, N. C.
On the 18th day of February, 1865, our advance was contested
quite stubbornly at different times by what seemed to be some
mounted troops, in consequence of which wo did not mako the
distance of a day's march as we usually did. During this day's
march our division occupied about the middle of the column.
The road was narrow, the country level, and occasionally a
cleared farm was passed. Early in the morning of the 19th our
camp was astir; our division had the advance, and the 21st Ohio led
the division. We were soon on the move, and the foragers moved
out ahead of the regiment to find anything that would bo fit for men
to eat, as our rations at this time were short. Beforo advancing a
mile wo observed that the foragers had found something that checked
their advance. An occasional report of a musket warned us of the
presenco of the enemy. When tho regiment had advanced a short
distance beyond where the bummers halted, the enemy opened on us
with artillery, causing us to form in line of battle after having
thrown out skirmishers. We were assigned a position south of the
road over which wo came, our line facing southeast.
is T o one, at the time we took our position, know just where the
enemy was. We had scarcely taken position, before the enemy
made one of his sudden and furious charges on our rear and left
flank, whore he was posted in forco. He saw us in this awkward
position no doubt, and ordered a chargo before other troops could
form on our left, and in his front. The writer never learned who
was responsible for this formation, but supposed Lieutenant-Colonel
Miles, our brigade commander, was, from tho fact, Colonel McMahan
assumed command of the brigade after the battle.
Bullets from our rear, bullets from our left flank, and a few from
our front, were too much for even veterans. Every man in the
regiment knew somebody had blundered. The writer cannot re-
. member that any one ordered us out of the trap, but thinks the regi-
ment iutuitively moved rapidly through th<5 laurel thicket, about
one-fourth of a mile to our right, where we formed a new line with
General Morgan's (second) division.
In front of this division, we reformed and charged, driving the
enemy back a short distance, which gave General Morgan's men
more time to complete temporary breastworks.
After this charge we fell in with the second division, and stopped
the further advance of the enemy.
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Immediately after falling back in the line, and before the
division had delivered its fire, Coljnol McMahan was struck on a
button on his breast. The button saved his life. Captain Wicker
was shot through the lung, and Sylvester Trout through the brain.
In some fields to our right and north of us, the cannonading was
very severe, and musketry was very heavy.
The writer was with the 21st during the darkest days in the
history of the four eventful years of its service, yet can remember
no time, when gloom and discouragement sottled so thick and fast
upon us, as it did in this, our last battle.
The battle lasted some hours, the enemy was foiled, and John-
ston movod from our front.
The night after the battle, rain set in and continued the next
day and following night. The battlefield was covered with water,
and the dead were buried in graves filled with water. At 4 p. m.,
February 21st, orders were given for a charge, but no enemy was
found."
The attack at Ben ton vi He was a complete surprise to the Federal
army. General Sherman was aware that Johnston, his old antagon-
ist, was in command of an army 40,000 or 45,000 strong, under ,
Bragg, Beauregard, Harder and S. D. Lee, as subordinate generals,
but he had little idea a stand would be made nearer than Raleigh.
The progress of the army through the Carolinas had been resist-
ed at different times, by cavalry and bands of the enemy, and as
the army approached Goldsboro, General Sherman had given orders
that it should move with caution. On the 16th of March, Hardee
was found occupying an advantageous position at Averysboro. He
was attacked by General Slocum and driven within his fortifications,
from which he retreated during the night. In this affair the Federals
lost eighty killed and four hundred and eighty wounded. The rebels
left one hundred and seventy-eight dead on the field, and one hun-
dred and seventy-five men and three guns were captured,
Hardee retreated in the direction ot Smithfield, creating the im-
pression that the road to Goldsboro was unobstructed, but after
falling back a short distance, he moved by a by-road, to join John-
ston at Bentonvillo.
On the morning of the 19th, the array moved forward, the 21st
Ohio in advance. They soon encountered a strong cavalry force of
the enemy, which was steadily driven back on the infantry, when
the latter made a furious attack on the Union troops.
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Brigades were thrown into position as rapidly as possible, and
the enemy stubbornly resisted, but the Union troops fought at a
great disadvantage. Johnston had arranged his army with the
view of capturing the 14th Corps, but, though ho gained considerable
ground, he failed in his object.
Late in the afternoon a brigade of the 20th Corps arrived on the
field, lines were readjusted, the enemy charged and driven back to
the position they held in the morning.
During the night, the remainder of the 20th Corps, which was
ten miles distant when the attack was made, arrived, and went into
position ready for the morrow.
The 20th and 21st wero spent occupying the attention of the
rebels with skirmishing and artillery firing, while the army was
being concentrated and put in position for a combined attack on the
22d, but the morning of that day revealed that Johnston, leaving his
pickets to be captured, had made a safe retreat in the direction of
Smithfield and Raleigh. He was pursued but a short distance; the
army concentrating at Goldsboro on the 23d of March.
In this battle, the 14th Corps lost 154 killed, 807 wounded, and
' 233 captured, and buried 107 rebels. The ether portions of the army
lost 399 and captured 1,287.
The casualties in this battle, and the signal failure of Johnston
to disperse or capture an isolatod corps, entitles the battle of Benton -
ville to rank among the decisive battles of the war. The condition
of the roads rendered the speedy arrival of reinforcements impos-
sible, and on the 14th corps was hurled the full force of the enemy,
which though assailed by thrice its number, stood firm, losing ground
only as it became necessary to change positions, to meet attacks
from hitherto unexpected quarters. Brigades assailed in flank
changed front while being pressed by the enemy, and repulsed them.
Others attacked in front and rear, successfully resisted both columns,
until the enemy were obliged to withdraw from the field.
To the 14th corps belongs the honor of defeating the rebels at
Bentonville.
On the 11th of April, news was received of the surrender of Lee,
which was published to the army on the 12th, in the following
language:
" The general commanding announces to the army, that he has
official notice from General Grant, that General Lee surrendered to
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him bis entire army on the 9th inst, at Appomattox Court House,
Virginia.
Glory to God and our country; and all honor to our comrades in
arms, toward whom we are marching. A little more labor, a little
more toil on our part, the great race is won, and our government
stands regenerated after four long years of war."
Two days later General Sherman received a note from Johnston,
asking a cessation of hostilities, and the opening of negotiations with
a view to disbanding the rebel army.
A memorandum of an agreement arrived at on the 18th of
April, was forwarded to Washington, which was disapproved by the
authorities there, as well as by the commander in chief.
The agreement provided, that:
II, The Confederate armies now in existence, to be disbanded and
conducted to their several State Capitols, there to deposit
thoir arms. * * *
III. The recognition by the Executive of the United States of the
several State governments, on their officers and legislators
taking the oath prescribed by the United States. * * *
IV. The re-establishment of all Federal Courts in the several
States. * * *
V. The people and inhabitants of all States, to be guaranteed so
far as the Executive can, their political right aud fran-
chise. * * *
VI. The Executive authority or government of the United States,
not to disturb any of the people by reason of the late
war, so long as they live in peace and quiet, and abstain
from acts of armed hostility, and obey tho laws in exis-
tence in the place whore they reside.
VII. In general terms it is aunouueed, that tho war is to cease, a
general amnesty so far as tho Executive of the United
States can command, on the condition of the disband-
ment of the Confederate armies, the distribution of arms,
and the resumption of peacoful pursuits by officers and
men hithorto composing said armies."
It will be conceded that General Sherman made a mistake in
assuming to settle in the terms of surrender, all tho questions grow-
ing out of the war, and restoring States and citizens to all their
former rights and privileges, on the simple condition of their abstain-
ing from acta of armed hostility.
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On receipt of the notice of the disapproval of the terms of sur-
render by the authorities at Washington, General Sherman notified
Johnston of the termination of the truce, and demanded the sur-
render of his army on the terms granted to Lee at Appomattox.
On the 26th of April, another interview was held between the
commanding generals, and terms of surrender agreed upon, by
which " All acts of war were to cease; all arms and public property
to be deposited at Greensboro, and delivered to an ordnance officer
of the United States army; side arms and private horses and baggage
to be retained by officers; each officer and man to give his individual
obligation in writing, not to take up arms against the United States,
until released from this obligation," and "all tho officers and men
will be permitted to return to their homes, not to be disturbed by
the United States authorities, so long as they observe their obliga-
tion and the laws where they reside."
Nothing now remained to be done except to disbaud the Federal
army, and it was deemed proper to return each corps to its depart-
ment to be mustered out.
CHAPTER XXXII.
FROM GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA TO COLUMBUS, OHIO.-TRIUMPHANT
ENTRY INTO RALEIGH. — STILL CORDUROYING ROADS. — GREAT RE-
JOICING AT LEE'S SURRENDER.— EFFECT OF THE NEWS OF
THE PRESIDENT'S ASSASSIN ATION.-RACE TO RICHMOND.
GRAND REVIEW AT WASHINGTON.— JOURNEY TO
1AJUISVILLE. — HAMS MISSINO.-LAHT REVIEW
BY GENERAL SHERMAN.— FAREWELL
ADDRESS BY LIEUTENANT COLONEL
McMAH AN.— FINAL PAY AND
MUSTER OUT.
BY CAPTAIN J. L. KELLER.
After the battle of Bentonville, Colonel McMahan was given
command of the 3d Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Army Corps, and
Captain Choeny, next in rank, assumed command of the regiment.
Our army rcachod Goldsboro on the 23d of March, 1865, where
rest and supplies awaited us. The march from Savannah, Georgia,
to this place, through the bad weather of a Carolina winter and
spring, had been severe on the boys of our command, and we
remained in this camp until the 10th of April. While here camp
and guard duties were light, and the time was spent cleaning up,
visiting acquaintances, learning of the severe battles some of our
boys had participated in at Franklin and Nashville, and hearing
from home, as we found plenty of mail at Goldsboro.
April 10th wo left camp and started out to find Johnston and
his army, which we believed to be in the vicinity of Raleigh.
If my memory serves me correctly, our division was in advance
Of the infantry, and tho 21st Ohio well in advance of the division.
Our troops entered Raleigh on tho 13th of April.
Some cavalry command received the surrender, and whon we
marched through the city, "Old Glory" was proudly floating from
the dome of the capitol. Our regiment was formed in a column by
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'divisions, right in front with fixed bayonets. Our troops heard such
remarks from the spectators as, "What splendid looking men," etc.
This was the third State Capitol, into which our regimont form-
ed a part of a triumphal entry. We missed Columbia, South Caro-
lina, by being assigned a line of march west of the city. We stacked
arms on the southwest side of the city, and had our dinner. A few
of our men went to a house a short distance away without leave.
A dotachment of Rebel cavalry swooped down on them, and they
were prisoners. They were in the custody of the enemy until
Johnston surrendered.
When they returned to their commands, they reported having
had a sorry time while absent. On the 10th of April we were again
on the march, beaded southwest through a tremendous rain.
We were obliged to tear down rail fences to corduroy the roads
with, so that our teams could follow. We went into camp that even-
ing, soon had bright fires burning, some hot coffee prepared, our
clothes dried, and we slept well on the wet ground.
The next day we went into camp at Martha's Vineyard, where
we remained until after the surrender of Johnston.
While in this camp news reached us of the surrender of Lee.
Such rejoicing! Such noise ! Our division got to shooting with
muskets and cannon, and without orders. Some forgot to separate
the ball from the powder, and occasionally the whistle of the minnie
ball was heard. Our camp was an out post.
How the news reached us sooner than it reached the troops
encamped in rear of us, we never learned. Our noiso brought rein-
forcements on the bouble-quick. When the commanders of these
troops learned the cause of the firing, they wore mad, and report
said some of them uttered bad words. They supposed Johnston had
turned ou us and was making things warm.
At this camp news reached us of the assassination of President
Lincoln. It was easily discernible among the private soldiers, thut
they felt that they had lost their best friend. Anger and sorrow in
turn were depicted in their faces. It was hard to understand the
significance of the event. We knew the Confederacy was about
dead ; yet, was it possible that by assassination, the Rebels would
win that which they had lost in the field?
It was well that no battle occured just after this sad news
reached us. A few days after this, we received news of the surren-
der of Johnston, and orders to return to Raleigh.
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When we reached Ealeigh we learned that our route to the
north was by way of .Richmond.
Then began a race between the various corps of General
Sherman's army, as to which would reach Richmond first. Tho 14th
Corps had a dirt road in good condition; it was fine spring weather,
and the question was, who would first reach tho capitol of the
defunct Confederacy.
It was said the 14th Corps reached the James River four miles
above Richmond first. The march was a foolish race between
ambitious commanders, and the; infantry suffered severely in conse-
quence of it. The sick list of the regiment was unusually large the
next morning aflor encamping on the James.
There was some loud complaining over what seemed an unnec-
cessarialy severe march.
After a few days rest, we started for Washington ; the sick were
sent by boat in charge of Dr. Young.
In this march there was moro moderation used, and our regi-
ment went into camp about throe milos from Alaxandra. Aftor
being in camp a few days, orders came to prepare for a grand
review. Tho business then on hand was to scour and clean up our
clothes, so* as to present a rospoctablo appearance before tho
President, and loyal governors of the north, who made it their
business to be thoro, to see tho veterans march in review through
the capital of the nation.
The Army of tho Potomac was reviewed on tho 24th of May,
and our array on the day following. At an early hour of tho morn-
ing our camp was astir, and soon the regiment was on tho road in good
marching order; crossed long bridges and assembled on Capitol
Hill.
About 10 o'clock we took our place in line, our formation being
in column by divisions, right in front, and moved along Pennsylva-
nia Avenue in review. The writer remembers how soldierly and
proud the boys carried themselves; how their arms and accouter-
monts shone; how well they kept their alignment, and what good
time they obsorved. Much had been said and written about
"Sherman's Bummers," but civilians and the officers of the Army of
the Potomac were greatly surprised and pleased with tho appearance
of the "Western Troops,"as we were sometimes called, and not a few
were the compliments we received.
Oh, what a proud day this was for each member of our regiment
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who was permitted to be there and take part in such a historical
event. We would have enjoyed this grand pageant better, if the
members of our organization who were sleeping at Stone's River,
Chickamauga, Vining's Station, Jonesboro and Bentonville had been
with us.
A few days after this review, we went into camp near the
Soldier's Home in the District of Columbia. Here we remained for
some time, so that the boys might visit places of interest in and
about the capital.
Whilo at this camp, a number of tho regiment wore mustered
out by reason of expiration of terra of service.
It having been determined to send the troops belonging to tho
Department of Kentucky to Louisvillo to be mustered out, Colonel
McMahan received ordors on the 8th of Juno, to hold his "command
( in readiness to march at a moments notice" Freight cars wore
provided in which to convey the troops over tho Baltimore & Ohio
road to tho Ohio River, and as each section of the train was loaded,
it movod off, another section taking its place to bo loaded.
This arrangomont often divided regiment*, and by it Companies
A and F were separated from the other companies of tho 21st Ohio.
After passing Harper's Ferry, while tho section carrying Com-
panies A and F was moving slowly on a side track, ono of its cars
left the track. Tho men being asleep at the time, this caused great
confusion.
It seemed as if tho car was about to fall over, and several of tho
men jumped out into the brush ; but fortunately no ono was seriously
injured. It being necessary to leave this car, the men it contained
were put into the other cars, which woro uncomfortably crowded
before the accident.
Somo timo before noon the day following, our train roach ed
Piedmont, a town on tho Potomac River in West Virginia.
Unfortunately for the 21st Ohio, thero woro somo Michigan
troops aboard, and still more unfortunately there happened to bo a
cask of cured hams at the depot. Somebody opened tho huge barrel
and very shortly there were no hams left. Where they went to tho
writer cannot tell. Complaint was telegraphed to Department Com-
mander, and our train was ordered to be detained until the missing
hams were restored. Whether the meat was nearly all found, this
deponent cannot say, but toward sunset our train was permitted to
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depart. The writer is quite euro the 21st had no hand in this affair,
but unfortunately was in bad company.
The next morning found us at Parkersburgh, on the Ohio River.
The rivor seemed to bo covered with steamboats, ready to take
us to Louisville. The trip down the river was much more pleasant
than the ope from Catlettsburg in the winter of 1861.
Then tho hoavy work was bofore us — now it was done.
Thon it was stormy and cold — now it was splendid summer
weather. It seemed as though all in naturo conspired to make our
return trip home pleasant. Tho sight of tho hills of our dear Ohio
cheered us, and tho steamboat captains did what they could to mako
the trip down tho river pleasant. There was racing botwoon rival
boats. This seemed dangerous, yet we reached Louisville safely and
went into camp somo four miles from the city, up tho rivor.
Hero our time was spent fixing up our records, and having our
last grand review by General Sherman.
Tho regiment thon proceeded to Columbus, Ohio, whore it
turned over its arms and equipments to an ordnance officer of the
United States Army, rocoivod final pay, and was disbanded on tho
25th day of July, 1865; throe years, ten months, and six days from
tho date of its muster-in."
Colonel McMahan took leave of the regiment in the following:
General Orders No. 16.
Headquarters 21st Regiment, O. V. L, )
Columbus, Ohio, July 25, 1865. j
Comrades : — Our services are no longor required. Through tho
Providence of God, our efforts to sustain the government and to
perpetuate it, havo been successful. Wo havo humbled a proud,
cruel and vindictivo foo. Thank God wo aro free, and havo tho
power to demonstrate for all "whom it may concern," that all men
aro born free ; that they aro endowed by their Creator with certain
inalionablo rights, among which aro lifo, liberty, and tho pursuit of
happiness."
The pillars of our popular government aro strengthened and
adorned by the blood of our honored and lamented dead.
Tho bones of our comrades are upon the fields of more than
thirty-one well contested battles. We will remember them kindly,
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and oxtend to their families and friends the hand of a brother and
true friend.
In parting with you, my comrades, I congratulate you that you
have escaped the casualties of war, to behold the splendor of your
achievements.
As my military family is dispersed, my best wishes will follow
you to your quiet homes."
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GEORGE SCHEETS,
A. McMAHAN,
Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding.
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APPENDIX.
TWENTY-FIRST REGIMENT, OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.
Three Years' Service.
This Regiment was organized at Findlay, Ohio, September 19, 1861, to
serve three years. On the expiration of its term of service, the original metn-
hers (except veterans) were mustered out, and the organization, composed of
veterans and recruits, retained in service until July 25, 1865, when it was
mustered out in accordance with orders from the War Department.
No official list of battles in which the Twenty-First Regiment hore an
honorahle part has yet been published by the War Department, but the fol-
lowing list has been compiled, after careful research, during the preparation
of this work :
IVY MOUNTAIN, KY November 9, 1861.
BRIDGEPORT, ALA., April 15, 1862.
LA V KRONE, TEXN., .... October 7, 1862.
NASHVILLE, TENN., .... November 5,. 1862.
STONES RIVER, TENN December 31, 1862, and
J A SCARY 1-2, 1863.
TULLAHOMA CAMPAIGN, TENN., . . Jvsu 23-30, 1863.
DUG GAP, OA., September 11, 1863.
CHICKAMAUGA, GA September 19-20, 1863
MISSION RIDGE, TENN., . . . November 25, 1863
BUZZARD ROOST, GA., .... May 8, 1864
RESACA, GA., May 13-16, 1864
NEW HOPE CHURCH, GA May 28, 1864
KENESAW MOUNTAIN, GA., . . JuNB 9-30, 1864
KENESAW MOUNTAIN, GA', (General
Assault on), June 27, 1864
VINING STATION, GA., FuLY 2-5, 1864
CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER, GA., . . Jii.y 6-10, 1864
PEACHTREE CREEK, GA., . . . Ji i.y 20, 1864
ATLANTA, G A., (Hood's First Sortie). . July 22, 1864
JONESBORO, GA., September 1, 1864
"SAVANNAH, G A., (Siege of), . . December 10-21, 1864
AVERYSBORO, N. C March 16, 1865.
BENTON VI LLE, N. C, .... March 19-21, 1865.
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2ist REGIMENT OHIO VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.
FIELD AND STAFF.
Mustered In Sept. 19, 1861, at Flndlay, O., by E. Morgan Wood, Captain 15th Infantry, U. 8. A.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, at Louisville. Ky., by Geo. H. Tracy, Captain 15th
Infantry, U. 8. A.
Names
Jesse 8. Norton . .
James M. Neibllng
Dwella M. Stoughton
Arnold McMabon.
Samuel A. Strong. .
George F.Walker . .
William M. Eames .
Daniel 8. Young . .
William C. Payne .
Richard Gray. Jr . .
George O.McPherson
Edward L. Balrd .
George Scbeets. . .
Robert 8. Mungen
George T. Squire. .
Henry C. Skinner
James Blakely. . .
Earl W. Merry . .
Rank.
Colonel.
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Lt. Col .
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Major .
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Surgeon.
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As. Kurg
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R. Q. M
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Daniel Lewis . .
Joseph Power
Henry H. Vancamp.
Wm. M. Dctweiler. .
Robert H. Milllkun.
John J. Dahlen . . .
Ebenezer Wilson . .
James Warmsley . .
Q,. M.S.
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29
39
20
19
Date of
Entering
the Service
Sept-
Sept.
19, 1861
19, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Dee,
Aug.
Sept.
Sept.
19, 1861
19, 1861
19, 1861
19, 1861
3 yrs.
1K62 8 yrs.
8 yrs.
H yrn.
18, 1862
21,
19, 1861
5, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Sept.
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
19, 1861
29, 1861
19, 1W51
22, 1861
Aug. 9,1861
Sept.
Sept.
19, 1H61
2,
Aug. 9, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 26, 1861
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
5, 1861
3, 1861
5, 1861
5,1861
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Pan
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
8 yrs
3 yrs.
1861 3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
Remarks.
Resigned Dec. 2t, 1«
Promoted from Lieut. Colonel Dec 20,
1862; resigned Dec. 6, 1861.
Promoted to Major from Captain Co. A
Oct. 3. 1862; Lieut. Col. Dec. 20,1862; died
Nov. 19, 1883, of wounds received Sept.
20, 1863, in battle of Chickamauga, Ga.
Promoted to Major from Captain Co. C
June 14, 1868: captured Sept. 20, 1863, at
battle of Chickamauga, Ga.; returned
to company March 1, 1861; promoted to
Lieut. Col. Feb. 29, 1864; brevetted Col.
March 13, 1865; mustered out with
regiment July 25, 1865.
Promoted from Captain Co. B Dec. 20,
1862; resigned June 11, 1863.
Resigned Oct. 3, 1862.
Promoted from A«*L Surgeon Dec. 20,
1862; mustered out with regt» July 25,'65
Resigned August 14. 1863.
Discharged June 5, 1885.
Resigned Dec. 17, 1861.
Promoted to 1st Lieut, and Adjutant
from Sergt. Major Dec. 12,1861; muster-
ed out Dec. 27, 1864, on oxpiratlon of
term of service.
Promoted to Q. M. Sergeant from pri-
vate Co. C March 1, 1863; to 1st Lieut,
and Adjutant, Feb. 10, 1885; mustered
out with regiment July 25, 1865.
Mustered out Sept- 18, 1864, on expira-
tion of term of service.
Promoted to Com. Sergeant from Ser-
geant Co. E Jan. 14, 1863; to 1st Lieut,
and Regt. Quartermaster Feb. 15, 1865;
resigned Ju<y 3, 1865.
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Kesinned March
Killed Sept. 29, 1863, In battle of Chicka-
mauga, Ga.
Promoted from private Co. C Nov. 1,
1*63; wounded July 20, 1864. in battle
of Peachtree Creek, Ga.; mustered out
July 25, 1865, by order of War Depart-
ment: veteran.
Promoted to 2d Lieut. Co. A Feb. 8, 1862
Promoted from Sergt. Co. H Apr. 1, 1805;
mustered out with regiment July 25'6o
Promoted from Sergeant Co. C April 1,
out with i
1865; mustered out with regiment July
25, 1865; veteran.
Promoted from private Co. D March 25,
1862; mustered out Sept. 18, 1804, on ex-
piration of term of service.
Discharged Sent. 7, 1862, to accept pro-
motion In Medical Department.
Promoted from private Co. C October 1,
1861; mustered out June 5, 1865, by
by order or War Department.
Mustored out March 19, 1863, by order of
War Department.
Promoted from Musician Co. D ;
mustered out March 19, 1863, by order
of War Department.
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REGIMENTAL BAND.
Names-
Rank.
«5
M
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T"\q f n g\4
Entering
t ha Mnrvinn
Period of
Service.
John Babbatt. . . .
Ldr. Bnd
25
Sept. 20, 1861
3 yre.
Edwin Galer . . . .
Musici'n
22
Oct. 19, 1861
3 yrs.
24
Oct. 21, 1861
8 yrs.
. .do...
21
Oct. 17, 1861
3 yrs.
George B. Squires . .
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22
Oct. 17, 1861
3 yrs.
Duane Gillmore . . .
. . do.. ■
27
Oct. 22, 1861
3 yre.
Samuel H. Hull . . .
. . do.. .
23
Oct. 17,1861
3 yrs.
18
Oct. 17,1861
8 yre.
Men don L. Prentice.
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23
Oct. 17, 1861
3 yrs.
16
Oct. 17, 1861
3 yrs.
Or win 8. Red field . ..
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22
Oct 17,1861
3 yrs.
Trumbull Granger. .
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14
Oot. 19,1861
3 yrs.
Remarks.
Mustered out Sept. 20, 1862, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 2C, 1862, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 20, 1862, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 20, 1862, by order of
War Department.
Discharged March 17, 1863, on Surgeon's
cert ificate of disability.
Mustered out Sept. 20, 1862, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 20, 1862, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Sept 20, 1862. by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 20, 1862, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 20, 1862, by order of
War Department
Discharged March 7. 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out Sept. 20, 1862, by order of
War Department
COMPANY A.
Mustered in Sept. 19, 1861, at Fiudlay. O
Mustered out July 25, 18
Captain li
by E. Morgan Wood, Captain 15th Infantry, U. 8. A.
at Louisville, Kv., by Geo. H. Tracy,
th Infantry, U. 8. A.
Dwella M. Stoughton
Captain.
28
86
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
Jacob L. Keller . . .
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27
Sept. 15. 1861
John A. Williams .
1st Lieut
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27
28
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
31
Sept. 19, 1861
Daniel Riehards . .
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23
Ang. 28, 1861
David McCllntock .
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26
Aug. 28, 1861
John Morrell ....
1st Sergt
20
Aug. 28, 1861
Jonathan Fellers . .
. . do., .
22
Aug. 28, 1861
18
Aug 28,1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yre.
8 yre.
Promoted to Major Oct. 3, 1862.
Promoted from 1st Lieutenant Co. H
Dec. 20, 1862; discharged Aug. 27, 1864,
on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Promoted from 1st Lieutenant Co. F
May 11, 1865; mustered out with com-
pany July 25, 1885.
Resigned Jan. 8, 1862.
Promoted from 2d Lieutenant Feb. 3,
1862; resigned Nov. 4, 1862.
Promoted to 2d Lieutenant from Q. M.
Sergeant Feb. 8, 1862: 1st Lieutenant
Nov, 18, 1862; Captain Co. C Feb. 29, 1881
Appointed 1st Sergeant from Serjeant
Sept. 14, 1861; promoted to 2d Lieut
Nov. 18, 1862; 1st. Lieut Feb. 29,1884;
discharged Jan. 31, 1865; veteran.
Promoted to 2d Lleutedant from Corpor-
al Feb. 29, 1864; 1st Lieutenant Feb. 10,
1865; Captain July 12, 1865, but not mus-
tered; mustered out with company
July 25, 1865; veteran.
Mustered as private: appointed 1st Ser-
geant ; died July 10, 1864, of wounds
received July 9, 1864, in action near
Vining Station, Ga.; veteran.
Mustered as private: appointed 1st Ser-
geant ; died Oct 2, 1864, of wounds
received Sept. 1, 1864, In battle of
Jonesboro Ga.; veteran.
Appointed Corporal Jan. 4, 1861: Ser-
geant Aug. 1, 1864; 1st Sergeant March
1, 1865: mustered out with company
July 25, 1865; veteran.
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Ohio Volunteer Inpantrt.
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BrlceHullng. . . .
William Didway. .
John Ward
Lewis Dlebly
Richard E. Harritt
Hainuel Pickett . .
Lyeurgus Williams
Abraham Brown . .
Wesley Bradford . . . . do
Chauncey A.Boucher . .do
Michael Newman. . . Corporal
Albert Hasner do.
Harrison Stockbaus . . do..
James Mertz do.
Philip Newman do.,
.Stephen Leouard .... do.,
Russell Klnlon do
Solomon Wells do..
Asa Babcock do..
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James Hlnes do..
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David Williams . . .
Andrew Wiseman.
George M. Jones . .
Joseph Wilson . . .
Heury Isham ....
Walter Isham ....
Anderson Alexander
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19
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18
18
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23
43
41
29
41
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22
Aug. 28,
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
18613
Aug. 28, 1881
Aug. 28,
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28,
Aug. 28, 1861
Date of
Entering
the Service.
18613
Aug, 28, 1861 3 y re.
Aug. 28, 1861 3 yre.
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1801
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1801
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
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yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yre.
3 yrs.
yre.
3 yre.
1861 3 yre.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yre.
3 yre.
3 yrs.
3 yre.
3 yrs.
i yre.
3 yre.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Aug. 28, 1881 3 yre.
Aug. 28, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 28, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 28, 1861 3 yre.
Aug. 28, 1861 3 yre
Feb. 10, 1862 3 yrs
Aug. 28, 1861 3 yrs
Discharged Dec. 80, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Appointed from Corporal ; captured
September 20, 1863, at baltle of Ciilcka-
mauga, Ua.; mustered out Dec 7, 1801,
by order of War Department.
Died Jan. 2, 1863, of wounds received
Dec. 3l f HB, battle of Stone Rlver.Tenn
Appointed Corporal Jan. 5, 1864; Ser-
geant March 1, 1865; mustered out with
company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Killed Dec. 31, 1862, In battle of Stone
River, Tennessee.
Died May 1, 1862, at Bowling Green, Ky.
Appointed Corporal Jan. 5,1861; Sergeant
March 1. 1864; mustered out with com-
pany July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1864; Ser-
geant April 18, 1865: mustered out with
company July 25, 1865; veteran
Appointed Corporal Aug. 1, 1864; Ser-
geant June 15, 1865: mustered out with
company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Mustered as private; appointed Sergeant
; killed- Sept. 20, 1863, In battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.
Mustered as private; appointed Sergeant
; transferred to Veteran Reserve
Corps April 22, 1864.
Appointed Corporal ; captured Sept.
20, 1863, at battle of Chlckamauga, Ga.:
mustered out Feb. 21, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Appointed Corporal -died Feb. 19,1863
of wounds received Dec. 31. 1862, in
battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Appointed Corporal ; died Oct. 8, 1863
of wounds received Sept. 20, 1863, in
battle of Chlckamauga. Ga.
Appointed Corp. Jan. 5, 1864; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 18, 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865: veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 18, 1865; muBtered
out with Co. July 25. 1865: veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 18, 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865: veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 18. 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corp. June 15, 1865; mustered
out with Co. Jnly 25, 1865; veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1805;
veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 1, 1861; captured
April 12, 1865, at Goldsboro, N. C; vet-
eran. No further record found.
Discharged Nov. 12. 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged May 1, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
DischargedJMarch 23, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
April 6. 1864,by order of War Departmt
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Captured Sept. 20, 1868,at battle of Chick-
amauica, Gtu: mustered out July 7,1865,
by order of War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1864, on expiration
of term of i
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Boster Twenty-First .Regimen*
Names.
Alten, Aaron . .
Barger, George .
Bradford, Ovltt .
Boucher, Levi .
Rank.
Beard* Henry W . .
Beard, David . . . .
Bradford, William .
Boley, John
Bowman, Henry . . .
Bolander, William .
Blake, James . . .
Burghart, Michael.
Carpenter, Geo. A.
Conn, Robert R . .
Coo us, Jacob A.
Coons, James O
Clark, Hugh . . .
Drake, Perry U
Dukes, Ell . . .
Ernst, George . .
Eaton, Johu . . ,
Fellers, Rufus ....
Fltzglbhon, Thomas
Foster, John
French, Grovey . . .
Frlenstlne, Michael..
Fabun, Reuben D. . .
Funk, David ....
GorJen, James. . . .
Hook, Jacob ....
Henderson, Sheldon
Hershey, Isaac
Hoy, Daniel
Hawkins, Richard. .
Hawkins, Sylvester
Helms, Aaron
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21
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21
20
19
19
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31
31
19
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19
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20
19
21
Date of
Entering
the Service
Aug. 28, 1361
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Oct. 13, 1863
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Jan. 30,1864
Nov. 27, 1863
Aug. 28, 1861
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Aug. 28,
Aug. 28,
Aug. 28,
Jan. 1,
Aug. 28,
Aug. 2S,
Ang. 28,
Aug. 28,
Dec. 30,
Ang. 28,
Oct. 26,
Feb. 6,
Aug. 28.
Aug. 2i,
1861
1861
1861
1861
1861
1861
1S61
1861
1863
1801
1863
ISO!
1861
1862
Jan. 30, 1804
Feb. 16. 1801
Aug. 28, 18UI
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 28, 1801
1 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
J yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Paroled prisoner of war; discharged
June 27, 1865,at Camp Cbase.O.jveteran
Died Dec. 27, 1861, at Louisville, Ky.
Died Jan. 30, 1862, at Baoon Creek, Ky.
Died Jan. 25. '63, of wounds received Dee
31, 1862, in battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Died Aug. 25, '64, at Kingston, Ga.; vetrn
Mustered out with company July 25,1865;
veteran.
Killed Dec. 31, 1862, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Discharged April 27, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged April 27. 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Wounded Sept. 1. 1864, lu battleof Jones-
boro, Ga ; mustered out May 28, 1865, at
Chattauooga, Tenn.
Died Nov, 5, 1864. of wounds received
in action at Nashville, Tenn.; veteran.
Captured Nov. 14, 1864: mastered out
June 6, 1865, at Camp Chase, O.
Discharged Nov. 10, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Jan. 21, 1861, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Died Deo. 25, 1864, at Savannah, Ga.
Captured Sept. 20, 1803, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; died Oct. 28, 1864, in
Rebel Prison at Andersotiville, Ga.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1865,on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Absent, sick April 9, 1863; mustered out
June 30,1865, at David Island NewYork
Harbor, by order of War Department.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, In battle of Chicka-
mauga, Ga.
Discharged March 17, 1862,
certificate of disability.
Discharged March 15, 1861,
certificate of disability.
Absent, sick June 3, 1864: ...
July 25, 1865, by order of War Dept'mt.
Mustered out Sep.. 33, 1861,on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged May 7, 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Absent, sick June 13, 1864: mustered out
July 25, 1865, by order of War Dept'mt.
Died July 10, 1862, at Athens, Ala.
Died Sept. 20, 1863, of wounds received
Sept. 19. 1863, in battle of Chickamauga
Wounded July 9, 1861. in battle of Chat-
tahoochee River, Ga.: absent, sick ,
iu hospital; murteredout July 25, 186a
by order of War Department.
Died March 28. 1864, at Loudon, Tenn.
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1804,on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865;
veteran
Wounded Sept. 20, 1863, In battle of
• Chickamauga, Ga.; mustered out Sept.
22.1861,on expiration of term of service
on Surgeon's
on Surgeon's
mustered out
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Ohio Voluntber 1n*antrV.
N;
Helms, John . . . .
Helms, William P. .
Hodge, John . . . .
Hazen, Jacob. . . .
Hershey, Henry .
Hallabaugh, Henry.
Kimble, Er. H . . . .
Kleokner, Tlldeu . .
Kampr, Squire. . :
Kampf, Joseph . . .
Koons, Lyman J.
King, Lafayette .
Kimmel, J. A . .
Private.
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Knepper, Wesley .
Leedy, Isaac B. . .
Leonard, John . .
Latter ty, Lewis . .
Marvin, Ambrose J
Morebart, Andrew L
Myer, Jacob W . .
Marvin, William J
Marvin. George R .
Mertz, Lewis . . .
Needles, William E
Newcomer, Nathan' I
Nusser, John J . .
Nusser, Godfrey. . . .
Plfer, Peter
Pickett, Joseph
Platte, Moses .
Phillips, Cyrus . . .
Rosen berger, David
Rlgby, Thomas . . .
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19
26
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21
29
18
21
26
22
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19
20
28
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21
Date of
Entering
the Service.
28, 1861 3 yrs
28, 18613 yrs
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Oct-
Jan. 30, 1864[3 yrs.
28, 1861 3 yrs.
8, 18629 mo
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28, 1861
28, 1861 3 yrs
18, 1864 3 yrs.
8 yrs
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28, 1861
28, 1861
28. 1801
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3 yrs
i yrs,
23, 1862 3 yrs,
16, 1861 3 yrs,
28, 186]
28, 1861
28, 1861
28, 1861
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
28,
28,
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yrs.
28, 1861
28, 1801
Feb. 10, 1862 3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs
Mustered out with Com'y July 25, 1865;
Mustered out Sept. 23,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged Feb. 13, 1863, on
certificate of disability.
M ustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on expiration
of term of service.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
May 1, 186.x
Transferred to 4th U.S.Cavalry.Dec. 4,'82
Died Nov IS, 1862, at Findlay, O.
Died Nov. 18, 1863, of wounds rec'd Sept.
20, 1803, in battle of Chickauiauga, (la.
Died Aug. 12 1864, of wounds rec'd Sept.
19, 1863, in battle of Chlckamauga, Ga.
Captured Sept. 20.1863, at battle of Chlck-
amauga, Ga. No further record found
Killed Dec. 31, 1802. in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Killed Sept, 20, 1863, in battle of Chicka-
uiauga, Ga.
Mustered out June 5, 1865, at Washing-
ton, D. C.
Mustered out May 29, 1886, at Louisville,
Kentucky.
Wouuded Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of
Cbickamauga. Ga.; transferred to Vet-
eran Reserve Corps
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1864,on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged Jan 1, 1863, by order of War
Department.
Captured Sept. 20, 1803, at battle of Chlck-
amauga, Ga.; died June 11, 1864, in
Rebel Prison, at Anderson villa, Ga.
Mustered out Sept. 20, 1804,ou expiration
of terra of service.
Mustered out with company July 25,
1805; veteran.
Killed July 9, 1861, in action near Vlning
Station, Ga.
Absent, wounded Aug. 11, '64; mustered
out July 25, "65, by order of War Dept.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865.
Mustered out Aug. 7, 1803, on expiration
of term of Service.
Discharged Jan. 7. 1863,
certificate of disability.
Discharged Feb. — , 1863,
certificate of disability.
Mustered out with company July 25,
1805; veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,
1805; veteran.
Wounded Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of
Cbickamauga, Ga.: absent, sick ;
mustered out July 25, 1805, by order of
War Department.
Discharged Jan. 1, 1862, by order of War
Department.
Wounded—, in action; absent, sick. July
21, 1801; mustered out May 26, 1865, at
Louisville, Ky., by order of War Dep.
Killed Sept. 19, 1863, in battle of Chicka-
mauga. Ga.
Killed Sept. 20, 1803, In battle of Chlcka-
on Surgeon's
on Surgeon's
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Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Names.
Rank.
Stump Freeman
Swartz, Daniel .
Smith, George W .
Sheets, Michael . .
Shoemaker, John W
Stroub, Thoma3 . . .
Stevenson, Robert. .
Smith, John B . . .
Smith, Francis M . .
Tanner, William K .
Twining, Jacob . . .
Twining, Thomas . ,
Twining, Joseph. . .
Twining William . .
Thompson, James K
Teems, Andrew . .
Telnner, William C
Tisdal, Martin . .
Vannatta, Samuel
Vail, John ....
Warner, Zlmrl . .
Watson, George W
Ward, Jesse ....
Williamson, August.
Wise, Henry . . .
Welker. Wallace W
Worsley, Fred. G . .
Williamson, Isaac .
Weaks, John W.
Wise, William .
Worsley, Albert. . .
Warner, William . .
Walters, Joslah . . .
Wyer, Jacob W . . .
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Date of
Entering
the Service
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Feb.
Feb.
Sept.
1861 3
28 1
28,
28,11
22,
18613
6, 1864
24, 18U3
Aug. 23, 186
Aug. 23, 1862
Aug. 28, 1861 3 yrs
Aug. 68, 1801 3 yrs
Jan. 4, 1864 3 yrs.
A.ug. 28, 1861 3 yrs.
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3 yrs
1861 3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
28, 1861
28, 1861
28, 1861
28, 1861
28, 1861
28, 1861
28, 1861
28,1861
28, 1881
Sept.
Feb.
Aug.
Ang.
Aug.
11, 1862
15, 1864
28, 1861
28, 1861
28,
1861 3
Jan. 4, 1864 3 yrs
Feb.
Feb.
Sept.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
6, 1864
1U, 1862
1, 1864
28, 1861
28, 1861
23, 1862 3
8 yrs.
8 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3yra.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
• yrs.
8 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs
3 yrs
yrs.
Remarks.
Died Apr. 10, 1862. at Murfreesboro.Tenn.
Killed Dec. 81, 1862, In battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Killed July 9, 1864. in battle near Vlnlng
Station, Ga.; veteran.
On muster-in roll, but not on muster-
out roll.
Absent, sick, April 28, 186>; mustered out
July 25. 1865, by order of War Dept'mt.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Captured Aug. 29, 1864; died Jan. 8, 1865,
at Annapolis, Md.
Mustered out June 5, 18§5,at Washington
D. C, by order of War Department.
Mustered out June 5,1865, at Washington
D. C, by order of War Department.
Died Jan. 21, 1862, at Bacon Creek, Ky.
Died Feb. 8, 1864, at Chattanooga, Teun.
Mustered out with company July 25, 1865
Died Jan. 25.1863,of wounds received Dec.
31. 1862, in battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Transferred to 4th U. S. Cav. Dec. 4, 1862.
Wounded and captured Sept. 20, 1863, at
battle of Chlckamuga, Ga.; died Sept.
Sent. 23, 1863.
Died Oct. 17, 1862. at Nashville, Tenn.
On muster-In roll, but not on muster-
out roll.
Discharged March 8, 1863, by order of
War Department.
Discharged June 17, 1862, by order of War
Department.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; mustered out Apr.
24, 1865, by order of War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 23,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; died Aug. 8, 1864, in
Rebel Prison at Anderson ville, Ga.
Died April 21, 1864, at Louisville, Ky.
Died March 23. 18M4,at Chattanooga, Ten u
Discharged July 31, 1862, by order of War
Department.
MuBtered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran.
Discharged July 17, 1865, by order of War
Department.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
M lin to red out April 21, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out June 5, 1865, at Washing-
ton D.C., by order of War Department
Transferred to Engineer Corps April 28,
1864; veteran.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve CorpB
April 10, 1864.
Died February 12, 1863, at Murfreesboro,
Tenn;
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
COMPANY B.
Mustered In Sept 19, 1861, at Flndlay, O., by E. Morgan Wood, Captain 15th Infantry, U. S. A.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, at Louisville, Ky., by Geo. H. Tracy,
Captain 15th Infantry, U. 8. A.
Names.
George F. Walker . .
James W. Knaggs. .
Samuel F. Cheney .
William Vauce . . ,
Alexander Monroe
Ellsha H. Mason
Joseph E. Stearns. .
Thomas B. Lamb . .
Rank.
Captain.
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William H. Welker.
John L. Place ....
William H. Shlvely.
Philip Willlch . . .
Washington Swank.
Valentine Hardy . .
George W. Ferguson
Isaac N. Keller . . .
Frederick Keller
Jacob F. Oman. .
Nicholas B. Wclkcr.
John Griffith .
John Johnson
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26
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Date of
Entering
the Service
if
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
Aug. 24, 1881
Sept. 19, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug; 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Feb. 11,1862
Aug. 22, 1801
3yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
1 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs
Remarks.
Promoted to Major Dec. 20, 1862.
Promoted from 1st Lieut. Co C Oct. 3,
1862; resigned July 20, 1863.
Promoted from 1st Lieut. Co. E Feb. 29,
1864; mustered out with company July
25, 1865.
Resigned Dec. 5, 1862.
Promoted from 2d Lieut. Co. F Dec. 5,
1862; resigned May 2, 1863.
Promoted from Sergeant Co. K Feb. 20.
1863; captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; discharged May 15,
1865. Awarded medal af honor for dis-
tinguished services, under resolution
of Congress, approved July 12, 1862.
Promoted to Captain and Asst. Adjt.
General, Aug. 26. 1862.
Promoted from 1st Sergeant Aug. 26,1862
to 1st Lieut Co. E May 13, 1863; raptur-
ed July 9, 1864, at battle near Vining
Station, Ga.; resigned Jan. 8, 1865.
Promoted from Sergeant Feb. 28, 1864;
discharged May 15, 1865 as Columbus.O.
by order of War Department; veteran.
Appointed from Sergeant^; wounded
May 9, 1864, in action near Buzzard
Roost, Ga.; discharged May—, 1865, at
Camp Dennlson. O., by order of War
Department; veteran.
Mustered as private; appointed Sergeant
Feb. 28, 186* captured Sept. 20, 1863. at
battle of Chickamauga, Ga. No fur-
ther record found.
Appointed from Corporal Jan. 5, 1864;
mustered out with company July 23,
1865; veteran.
Appointed from Corporal March 4, 1861;
*uly "
1863; veteran.
mustered out with company July 25,
Appointed Corporal Jan. 5,1864; Sergeant
April 1, 1865; mustered out with com-
pany July 25, 1805; veteran.
Mustered as private; appointed Sergeant
Feb. 25, 1864; killed July 9, 1861, in bat-
tle near Vining Station, Ga.; veteran.
Appointed Corporal Mar. 4, 1863; wound-
ed Sept. 1, 1861, In battle of Jonesboro,
Ga ; absent, sick — ; mustered out July
25, 1865, by order of War Department.
Mustered out September 18, 1861, at At-
lanta, Ga.
Appointed Corporal — ; capturod Sept.
20, 1863, at battle of Chickamauga, Ga.
No further record found.
Died Aug. 3, 1861, in hospital at Chatta-
nooga, Ten n., of wounds received July
21, 1864, in action near At Inula, Ga.
Appointed Corporal Mar. 4,'63; died July
27, '63, In hospital at Tullahoma, Tenn.
Appointed Corporal Jan. 5, 1864; wound-
ed July 21, 1864. in action near Atlanta,
Ga.; discharged March 19, 1865, at Co-
lumbus, O., by order of War Depart-
ment; veteran.
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Koster Twenty-First Regiment
Robert H. Stewart .
James Holland
John Godfrey . . .
Rufus Crossley . .
Wilson 8. Swank .
Jacob Krouse . . .
Robert Tinneman.
John Mullen . . .
An rand, William .
Arnold, Frank C. .
Alfred, Isaac
Reran, Evan T .
Bishop, Jacob W.
Roger, Isniele . .
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Rumap, Daniel G
Blakesly, James
Hartley, William
Bushong, George W.
Rums, Walter 8. . . .
Rcardsley, Henry C.
Ribler, John L . . . .
Rowers, William F
Byall, Perry ....
Rohart, John . . .
Courtwright, Abrhm
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Crane, John . . ,
Cook, Harman . . .
< 'all i 1 1, John M . . .
Cause 1 , Abraham . .
Dennis, Benjamin .
Dray, John R. . . . .
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
22, 1861
22, 1861
22,
22,11
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22,
1861 3
18613
22, 1861
22, 1861
Aug. 19, 1862
Aug. 22, 1861
Sept.
Aug.
O 9
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8yrs.
3 yrs.
yrs.
3 yrs
yrs
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3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
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18, 1862 3 yrs.
Aug.
Aug.
Oct.
Aug.
Feb.
Aug.
Oct.
Aug.
Sept.
22, 1861
22, 1861
1, 1861
22, 1861
25, 1864
22, 1861
9, 1881 3 yrs.
25, 1862 3 yrs
1,
Oct. 1, 1881
Oct, 16, 1863
Aug. 22, 1861
1864 8
Feb. 22,
Aug. 13, 1862
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug, 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs
8 yrs
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
yrs
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
Appointed Corporal ; wounded July
24, 1864, In action near Atlanta. G*.:
sick, In hospital ; niusterea out
July 25, 1865, by order of War Depart-
ment; veteran.
Appointed Corporal — ; captured March
19, 1865, at Battle of Benton ville, N. C;
mustered out June 16, 1865, at Camp
Chase, O.; veteran.
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865; veteran
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; mus-
tered out witn Co. July 25.1865; veteran
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865: veteran
Appointed Corporal April 1. 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865: veteran
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865; veteran
Died April 13, 1862, in hospital at Nash-
ville, Tcnn.
Mustered out Sept. 18,1864, at Atlanta.Ga.
Killed Dec;. 81, 1862, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Wounded May 16.1864, In battle of Reseca
Ga.; discharged June 5, 1865, at Wash-
ington, D.C., by order of War Dept.
Reduced from Corporal ; mustered
out Sept. 18, 1864, at Atlanta, Ga.
Discharged March 25, 1863, at Murfrees-
boro, Tenn , by order of War Depart
Discharged Dec 21, 1862, at Nashville,
Tenn., by order of War Department.
Veteran.
Promoted to Sergt. Major. June 1, 1862.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps,
April 3d, 1864, by order of War Dep't.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865.
Killed Dec. 11, 1864, near Jacksonboro,
(iit. * VGtOTAtl.
Captured Sept. 20, '68, at battle of Chick -
amauga, Ga No further record found.
Discharged June 5, 1865, at Washington,
D. C, by order oi War Department.
Prisoner of war — ; mustered out June 5.
1866. at Washington, D. C, by order of
War Department.
Discharged Sept. 30, 1864, at Atlanta, Ga,
by order of War Department,
Mustered out June 18, 1865, at Camp
Chase, O., by order of War Dep't.
Captured Dec. 31, '62, at battle of Stone
River, Tenn.; mustered out Sept. 21, '64
on expiration of term of service.
Died March 27, 1864, In hospital at Lon-
don, Tennessee.
Died Feb. 11, 1863. in hospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn., of wounds received Dec.
81, '62, in battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Discharged May 6, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
April 30, '64, by order of War Dep't.
Discharged May 30, 1865, at Camp Chase,
O., by order of War Dept.; veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25.
1865; veteran.
Mustered out Sept. 18, 1864, at Atlanta,
Ga., on expiration of term of service.
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
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Names.
Rank.|
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Age.
Date of
Entering
the Service.
Period of
Service.
Dipert, John W . . .
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Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Davis, William N. . .
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28
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Decker, Enoch . . .
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26
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Decker .Jacob
Edwards. William.
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20
Jan. 26, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
Ebaugle, An nan Ian .
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28
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
22
Jan. 27, 1861
3 yrs.
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Nov. 15, 1S61
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Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Folk Henrv
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Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
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22
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Kpji zpI JflmcK
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24
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Falkner, George. . . .
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43
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Fisher, Joseph H . .
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Jan. 27^ 1861
Aug. 13, 186J
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
30
Sept. 27, 1861
3 JTS.
Firmer, Thomas J .
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18
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Grimes, William . .
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23
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Georire. Stcnhen.
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18
21
Jan. 28. 1864
Jan. 27, 1861
3 yrs
3 yrs.
Howard, Seymour C.
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25
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Halns. John H.
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83
Aug. 22. 1861
3 yrs.
Hon mud, I,ewis F. .
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22
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
House, James H . .
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31
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Helt, John C . . . .
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Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Hall, Charles G
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Hartman, Lewis . .
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21
Aug. 25, 1862
3 yrs.
Hartman, Henry . .
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18
Sept. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
20
Oct, 5, 1861
3 yrs.
Keelcr, William.. .
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19
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Klbler, William . .
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46
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Korn, Augustus . . .
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33
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
19
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Remarks.
hospital at Louls-
to re-enlist in
Died Jan. 11, 1862, in
ville, Kentucky.
Discharged Jan. 14, 1861,
Co. G. as veteran.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
April 30, 1864.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Discharged May 14, 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged June 10, 1862, at Athens, Ala.
by order of War Department.
Prisoner of war — ; mustered out June
16, 1865, at Camp Chase, O., by order of
War Department.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, (in.; mustered out Mav
18, 1865. at Columbus, O., by order of
War department.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, In battle of Chlctea-
mauga, Ga.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865;
veteran
Died July 27. 1863, in hospital at Mul-
freesboro, Tenn.
Discharged Auk. 16. 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged April 20, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25, 1865
Discharged June 5. 1865, at Washington,
D. C, by order of War Department,
Discharged Junefi, 1865, at Washington,
D. C, by order of War Department.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ga.
Mustered out Sept. 18, 1864, at Atlanta,
Ga.. by order of War Department.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865.
Discharged May 11, 1865, at Columbus.O.
by order of War Department-
Drowned Nov. 15, 1861, In Big Sandy
River, Ky.
Discharged Nov 17. 18452, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Engineer Corps , by
order of War Department; veteran.
Prisoner of war — ; mustered out June
16. 1865, at Camp ('base, O., by order of
War Department: veteran.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Mustered out with Com'y July 25, 1865;
veteran .
Wounded Juno 22, 1864, in battle near
Atlanta, Ga.; left arm amputated; dis-
charged Feb. 18, 1865, on Surgeon's cer-
tificate of disability.
Discharged Juno 5. 1865, at Washington,
D. C, by order of War Department.
Discharged June 8, 1865, at Camp Dennl-
son, O., by order of war Department,
Prisoner of War Feb. 27, 186;); mustered
out June 3d, 1865, by order of War De-
partment; veteran.
Discharged Apr. 10, 1863, by order of War
Department,
Discharged Jan. 15, 1861, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran.
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Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Names.
Keel, Absalom . . .
K rouse. Wellington
Ktminel.John . . .
Lamb, Bass R
Lloyd, James .
Rank.
Lamb, John H . .
Morquerat, Philip
Martin, Clay C. . .
Montgomery, (leo.
Meeds, Isaac . . .
Masters, Alpheus
Mull, John . . .
Mull, George . . .
Morgan, Alpheus
Matter, Jacob . .
Morgan, Levi G .
Neff, Emanuel .
Orwlg, Joseph .
Oman, Jacob . . . .
O'Hara, Thomas J .
Pierce, George W . .
Peterman, Joseph. .
Perry, Lucius . . . .
Private.
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Rose, Silas G
Rader, Henry J .
Rowles, William
Rcntz, Jacob
Kundto, Frederick .
Shearer, David . . .
Swisher, Samuel . .
Scothorn, Lewis . .
Swisher, Jacob . . .
Swank, Franklin
Soper, Eleazer D
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9 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Remarks.
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 22, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 22, 1861
Jan. 30, 186-1
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
8 yrs.
Aug. 22, 1861
Sept. 2, 1862 3
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
An* 22, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
1 yrs.
Aug. 22, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 22, 1801
3 yrs.
Aug. 22, 1861 3 yrs
Aug. 22, 1861
Nov. 8, 1S62 3 yrs
Oct. 1, 1861
Aug. 22, 1861
3 yrs
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
Mustered out with company July 25,
18G">; veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25.1865.
Discharged June 2, 1865, by order of War
Department; veteran,
Mustered out Sent. 18, 1861, at Atlanta,
Oti., by order or War Department-
Discharged April 20, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Captured Sep. 20,*63, at battle of Chicka-
mauga, Ga. No further record found.
Died Jan. 23,1863 In hospital at Mulfrees-
boro, Tenn., of wounds received Dec.
31, 1862, in battle of Stone Rlver.Tenn.
Discharged March 26, 1863, at Louisville,
Ky., by order of War Department.
Captured Dec. 11, 1864, in action near Sa-
vannah, Ga.; veteran. No further rec-
ord found.
Died Aug. 2, 1862, at Athens, Ala.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25.1865
Mustered out with company July 25, 1865
Wounded July 21. 1864, In action near
Atlanta, Ga.; left arm amputated; dis-
charged Feb. 18 1865, at Columbus, O.,
by order of War Department; veteran.
Discharged May 20, 1865, at Camp Chase,
O., by order of War Dept.: veteran.
Discharged Oct. 9. 1861, at Nicholasvllle,
Ky.. by order ox War Department.
Died Jan. 21, 1863, in hospital at Mul-
freesboro, Tenn., of wounds received
Dec. 31, '62, In battle of Stone Rlver,Tn.
Discharged Jan. 14, 1864, to re-enllst In
Co. F as veteran.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
Jan. 10, 1863. by order of War Dept.
Discharged March 17, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Killed Dec. 11, 1861, in action near Jack-
sonboro, Ga.; veteran.
Wounded July 5. 1864. in battle of Vln-
ing Station, Ga.: discharged July 3,
1865, by order of War Dept.; veteran.
Died Oct. 5, 1863, in hospital at Chatta-
nooga. Tenn.
Transferred to Signal Corps Ocl. 22, 1863,
by order of War Department.
Died Oct. 7,1863, in hospital at Nashville
Tenn., of wounds received Sept. 20,1863
in battle of Cbickamauga, Ga.
Killed July », 1864, in action nearVln-
iug Siation, Ga.; veteran.
Mustered out Sept. 18, 1864, at Atlanta,
Ga., by order of War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 18, 1864, at Atlanta,
Ga., by order of War Department.
Mustered out Sept 18, 1864, at Atlanta,
Ga., by order of War Department.
Died Oct, 12, 1863, In hospital at Chatta-
nooga, Tenn , of wounds received Sept
20, 1863, in battle of Chickamauga, Ga.
Died Oct. 5, 1863, In hospital at Chatta-
nooga, Tenn., of wounds received Sept
20, 186;!, In battle of Cbickamauga, Ga.
Discharged May 18, 1862, by order of
War Department.
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
11
Names.
Rank.
Shewalter, Reuben .
Shine, Charles . . .
Swan, Daniel . . . .
Shine, Christian . .
Smith, Henry . . . .
Taylor, Isaac . .
Thompson, Bennett
Uhler, Nelson M .
Vance, Wilson J
Vannatta, John .
Vaunatta, Kmor P
Vannatta, Henry .
Walters, Adam . .
Walters, Jacob Jr.
Wickham.John C
Watt, Jobn
Walters, Jacob Sr.
Walters, Henry
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Sept,
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Nov.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
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Aug.
Aug.
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22, 1861
22, 1861
22, 1861
29, 1864
22, 1861
22, 1861
8, 1862
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22, 1861
22, 1861
22, 1861
22, 1861
22, 1861
22, 1801
22, 1861
22, 1861
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3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Discharged April 20. 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out with company July 25,
1863; veteran.
Mustered out Sept. 6, 1865, at Camp Den-
nison, O., by order War Dep.; veteran.
Discharged June 5, 1865, at Washington,
D. C, by order of War Department.
Wounded July 9, 1864, in battle near
Chattahoochee River, (ia ; discharged
June 3, 1865, at Cleveland, O., on Sur-
geon's certificate of disability; veteran
Mustered out Sept. 18, 1864, at Atlanta,
(ia., by order of War Department.
Discharged July 17, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Promoted to 2d Lieutenant Co. D May
2, 1852.
Discharged May 28, 1863, by order of War
Department.
Discharged June 5. 1865, at Washington,
D. C, by order of War Department.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865;
veteran.
Wounded May 10, 1864, in battle of Buz-
zard Roost, Ga»; mustered out Feb. 20.
1805, at Columbus, O., on expiration of
term of service.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865;
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865;
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865;
veteran.
Wounded May 9. 1864, In action near
Reseca, Oa., and sent to hospital; vet-
eran. No further record found.
See 118th O. V. I.
COMPANY C.
Mustered in Sept. 19, 1801, at Flndlay. O., by E. Morgau Wood. Captain 15th Infantry, U. S. A.
Mustered out July 25, 1805, at boulsvllle, Ky., by Geo. H. Tracy,
Captain 15th Infantry, U. S. A.
Arnold McMahon. . .
Captain.
20
31
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
John V. Patterson . .
IstLieut.
27
Sept. 19, 1861
•
3 yrs.
James W. Kuaggs .
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29
29
Aug. 9, 1861
Sept, 19, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Asa 0. Spafford . . .
2d Lieut.
24
Sept. 19, 1861
3 yrs.
Henry Grablman . .
1st Sergt
22
Aug. 9, 1861
3 yrs.
A
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Promoted to Major June 14, 1863.
Promoted from 1st Lieutenant Co.
Feb. 29, 1864; killed July 21, 1864,
action near Atlanta, Ga.
Promoted from 2d Lieutenant Co. K
Dec. 20, 1862; captured Sept, 20. 1863, at
battle of CbicKamauga, Ga.; promoted
to Captain Feb. 29, 1864, but not mus-
tered; mustered out April 5, 1865, at
Goldsboro, N.C., on expiration of term
of service?.
Promoted to Captain Co. B Oct. 3, 1862.
Promoted from 2d Lieutenant Oct, 3,
1802; died June 6, 1863, of wounds re-
ceived Dec. 31, 1802, in battle of Stone
River, Tenu.
Promoted from 1st Sergeant Oct. 3, 1862;
captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; died Oct. 14,1864,
while prisoner of war at Columbia, S.C
Appointed Corporal Jan. 1, 1864; 1st Ser-
geant April 1, 1865; mustered out with
company July 25, 1865; veteran.
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12 Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Name-.
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
| Period of
Service
Remarks.
Augustus Kesanson..
Thomas Crooks . . .
Lewis Klngfleld. . . .
Lyman Wilson . . .
George W. Clutter .
Francis lielonga . . .
Hiram Ordway . . .
Henry Vancnmp . .
Samuel Cooley . . .
Fred'k. Neviuberger
Henry H. Houston .
Price dough ....
David Plemon. . • .
Almon (». Harrison..
Samuel Houslcy. . .
Smith, .Joshua () . .
Astiug, John . . . .
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Aug. 9,1801
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Aug. 9, 1801
Aug. 9, 1801
Aug. 9. 1801
Aug. 9, 1801
Aug. 9, 1801
Aug. 9, 1861
Aug. 9, 184il
Aug. 9, 1801
Aug. 8, 1881
Ail*. 9, 1801
Aug. 29, 1801
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1801
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 9, 1801
Aug. 9, 1881
Aug. 29, 1801
Aug. 29, 1801
Aug. 29, 1801
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
1 yrs.
3 yrs.
9 y rs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
i yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 y rs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
9 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
9 yrs.
8 yrs.
: yrs.
3 yrs.
Appointed from private Jan. 1, 180l:pro-
moted to 1st Lieutenant Co. H Feb. 15,
186.",; veteran.
Appointed from private Jan. 1, 1864;
mustered out with company July 25,
1805; veteran.
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1884:
wounded July 9, 1801, in battle of
Chattahoochee River, Ua.; appointed
Sergeant April 1, 1865; mustered ont
with company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Wounded May 27, 1804, near New Hope
Church, (ia.; appointed Corporal Mch.
1, 1865; Sergeant April 1, 1805; muster-
ed out with company July 25, 1805;
veteran.
Appointed Corporal March 1, 1805; Ser-
geant April 1, 1865; mustered out with
company July 25, 1S65; veteran.
Appointed from private March 1, 1862;
discharged July 18, 1804, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Julv 18, 18ti2, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
Sept. 20, 186:1, by order of War Dept.
Appointed from Corporal Jan. 1, 1804;
killed Sept 1, 1884, in battle of Joues-
boro, Ua.; veteran.
Appointed from Corporal—; promoted
to Com. Sergeant April 1, 1865: veteran
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865; veteran
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1866; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865; veteran
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1805; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865; veteran
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865; veteran
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 2-..I805; veteran
Wounded June 24, 1864, In action near
Kenesaw Mountain, (ia.; appointed
Corporal April 1, 18415; mustered out
with company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal June 1, 1861; mus-
tered out Sept. 19, 1804, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864,on expiration
of term of service.
Appointed Corporal April 4, 1802; mus-
tered out Sept. 19, ],s(;4, on expiration
of term of service.
Killed Dee. .51, 1862, in battle of Stone
River. Tennessee.
Appointed Corp. Jan. 1. 1861; died June
•22, 186.% at Louisville, Ky.; veteran.
Appointed Corp. Jan. 1, 1801; mustered
out April 8, 1865; at Columbus, U., by
order of War Department; veteran.
Appointed Corp. ; promoted to 2d
Lieutenant Co. F Feb. 20. 1804.
Awarded medal of honor by War
Department under resolution of Con-
gress approved July 12, 1862, for
special service under General
Mitchell.
Discharged Oct. 6, 1802, on Surgeon's
cert lllcate of disability.
Mustered out Sept. 19,1801, on expiration
of term of service.
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
13
Names.
Abbott, Manning .
A veryi Thomas . .
Bond, Aaron K. .
Besanson, James
Bordner, Jerry .
Bruster, Sidney .
Borsdorf, Henry
Bennington, Jerry. .
Besanson, Charles. .
Bordner, Hiram. . .
Barkhauimer, Nwt'n
Bramer, Daniel D. . .
Bently, Dennis. . . .
Bell, George
Cramer, Reason. . .
Cleveland, Orange. .
Caswell, George . . .
Crook, Herbert
Crook, Thomas .
Collins, William.
Cox, Joseph . . .
Chapman, William .
Creptw, Charles . . .
Can field, Frederick .
Condlt, Philip H. . .
Coan, Aaron H. . . .
Dienst, Andrew. . .
Dauternan, William
Defrantz, David . .
Denton, Thomas .
Dahlen, John 1 . .
Eddleman, George
Evans. James . . . .
Ebt-rly, Benjamin. .
Elder, Joseph
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Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Date of
Entering
the Service,
9, 1861
29, 1881
30,1864
29,1861
29, 1861
29, 1861
29,1861
9,1861
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Aug. 29,
Aug. 29,
Aug. 29,
Aug. 29,
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1861
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1861
1861
1861
1862
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Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
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8 yrs.
3yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
8 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
8 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs,
8 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
Aug, 29, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 29, 1861 8 yrs.
Feb. 15, 1864 3 yrs
Aug. 9, 1881 3 yrs,
Aug. 29, 1861 3 vrs.
July 25, 1862
Aug. 9, 1862
Aug. 29, 1861
Sept. 5, 1864
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug, 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
8 yrs
1 jr.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
8 yrs,
3 yrs.
on Surgeon's
on Surgeon's
on Surgeon '«
at battle of
Discharged Aug. 9, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out June Hi. 1865, at Camp
Chase, O. by order of War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864,on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1861, on expira-
tion of term of service.
Killed Sept. 19, 1863, in battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Go.
Died Jan. 12, 1863, at Murfreesboro.Tenn.
Appointed Sergeant from private Jan. 1.
1864; reduced Nov. 15, 1864; mustered
out with Co., July 25, 1865; veteran.
Veteran.
Died Sept. 24, 1863, in hospital of wounds
received Sept. 19, 1863, in battle of
Chlckamauga, Ua,
Discharged Dec. 23, 1863,
certificate uf disability
Discharged April 2, 1863,
certificate of disability.
Discharged Sept. 19. 1863,
certificate of disability.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863,
Chlckamauga, Ga.;died Nov. 19, 1864, at
Richmond, Va.
Captured Dec. 16. 1864, at battle of
Savannah, Ga.; mustered out April 8,
1865, by order of War Department.
Wounded May 26, '64, in action near Res-
aca, Ga.;and sent to hospital; mustered
out Ju'y 25, 1865. by order of War Dept.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Captured Sept. 19, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; died Sept. 1, 1864, in
Rebel Prison at Andersonvllle, Ga.
Captured Sept. 19, 1863. at battle
Chlckamauga, Ga.: died Dec. 3. 1863,
Rebel Prison, at Richmond, Va.
On muster-in roll, but no record
muster-out found.
Kllled.Wept.ily, 1863, in battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ga.
Died Jan. 20, 1863, In hospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn., of wounds received Dec.
31, 1862, in battle of Stone River. Tenn.
Died Kept. 18, 1864, in hospital at Chatta-
nooga, of wounds received in action.
Died Nov. 18, 1861, at Prestonburg, Ky.
Discharged Aug. 10, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Died March 23, '64, at Tyner s Statlon.T'n
Veteran.
Captured Sept. 19, 1863, at Chlckamaugs,
Ga.: mustered out April 8, 1865, at Col-
umous,on expiration of term of service
Killed Jan. 1, 1863, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Died Jan. 27, 1863, in hospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn., of wounds received Dec.
81, 1862, In battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Promoted to Hospital Stewart Oct 1,1864
Died Jan. 5, 1863, In hospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
Jan.l5,*64, by order of War Department
Transferred to 4th U. S. Cavalry.
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In
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14
Koster Twenty-First Regiment
Names
Rank.
Age.
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Finkbiuer, John . .
Private..
18
Fisher, William C . .
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French, Riley ....
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Flack. John W . . .
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Fishbone, James . .
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Franks, William . .
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Gulliver, William. . .
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Gaddis, William. . .
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Harman, John F. .
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Harman, Thomas J
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Ireland, Robert . . .
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Jones, Wesley
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Jones. Horace. . . .
Jeunings, John W. .
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Liundv. James.
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Longbrlck, Isaac. . .
McLargin, Frederick
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Aug. 29, 1861 3 yra
Aug. 29, 1861 8 yrs.
Aug. 29, 1861 8
Aug. 6,1862 3
Sept. 13, 1862 3 y
Date of
Entering
the* Service.
Aug. 9,1861
Aug.
Dec,
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Feb.
Hept.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
29, 1864
6, 1863
29, 1861
22, 1862
29, 1861
1, 1862
19, 1862
25, 1864
29, 1864
26, 1864
Feb. 15, 1864 3 yra.
Feb. 12,11864 3
Aug. 9, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 25, 1862
Aug. 12, 1862
Aug. 29, 1861
Feb. 20,1864
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Feb. 12, 1864
Feb. 24,1864
Aug. 9,
1861 3
Aug. 29, 1861
11
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3 yra.
'i yrs,
3 yra.
8 yra.
3 yra.
3 yra.
S yra.
8 yra.
8 yra.
3 yra.
3 yra.
3 yra.
3 yra.
3 yra.
3 yrs.
3 yra.
3 yra.
3 yra.
3 yra.
3 yra
3 yra.
8 yra.
" yrs.
3 yrs.
Wounded Sept l,1864,in battle of Jones -
boro, Ga.; mustered out with company
July 25, 1865: veteran.
Mustered out Bept. 19, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged Oct. 6. 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged July 9, 1862, on Burgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out June 5,1865, at Washington
D. C, by order of War Department.
Wounded Sept. 20. 1863, In battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; transferred to
Veteran Reserve Corps Jan. 25, 1865, by
order of War Department.
Mustered out June 5, 1865, at Washing-
ton D.C, by order of War Department
Mustered out May 21, 1865, at Camp
Chase, O., by order of War Departm't.
Mustered out Sept. 19,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Died Jan. 5, 1863, in hospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn.
Discharged Oct. 6, 1862, on Burgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged June 24. 1864, on Burgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
April 6. 1864, by order of War Dept.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Wounded Sept. 1, 1864,lu battle of Jones-
boro, Ga.; mustered out with company
July 25, 1865.
Died Sept. 20, 1864, at Atlanta, Ga., of
wounds received Sept. 1, 1864, In battle
of Jonesboro, Ga.
Prisoner of war : mustered out June
9. 1865, at Camp Chase, O., by order of
War Department.
Prisoner of war ; mustered out April
8, 1865, at Columbus, O., by order of
War Department; veteran.
Died March 14. 1864, in Rebel Prison at
Richmond, Va.
Discharged March 30, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged April 15, 1868, on Burgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out June 29, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Wounded July 9, 1864, In action near
Chattahoochee River, Ga.: mustered
out with company July 25, '65; veteran
M ustered out Sep. 19, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Captured Sept. 19, 1863, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga,; mustered out May
30, 1865, at Columbus, O., on expiration
of term of service.
Transferred to Co. G, 1st O. Artillery
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Wounded July 9, 1864. In action at Chat-
tahoochee River, Ga ; mustered out
with company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Died June 20, 1863, in hospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn., of wounds received Dec.
31, 1862, in battle of Stone River.Tenn.
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Names.
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McMUlen, Orlando .
Morehead, John . .
Merry, Earle W . . .
Muncil, Henry . . .
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NorrlH, William . . .
Plnert, Frante.. . .
Plnert. Frederick . .
Plemur, Thomas . .
Peek, John
Price, John D . . . .
Pike, DevaUon . . .
Rhodes, Benjamin .
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Robison, Henry .
Rust, Benjamin .
Richardson, Geo. S .
Rush, William B . .
Rush, Andrew . .
Shaw, John
Sargeant, Archibald
Spencer, Harvey. . .
Stump, Sylvester . .
Slmonds, William. .
Scheets, George . . .
Scheets, Christopher
Shaffstall, Michael
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Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs.
Feb. 1, 1862 3 yrs.
Aug. 9, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 26, 1882 3 yre.
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Feb.
Fob.
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15, 1864
15, 1864
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 12, 1862
Aug. 29, 1861
Oct. 13, 1H64
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 9,1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 9,1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
\ug. 29, 1861
8 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
8 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
1 yr.
8 yrs
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs
8 yrs.
8 yre.
3 yre
8 yre.
3 yre
3 yre
3 yre.
Oct.
Feb.
5,1864
15. 1861
Aug. 28, 1802
Aug. 11, 1862
Aus, 22, 1862
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 21, 1862
Aug. 25, 1862
Aug. 29, 1S61
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yre.
I yr.
3 yre.
3 yre.
3 yre.
8 yre.
3 yre.
3 yrs.
3 yre.
3 yre.
3 yre.
Discharged — at Camp Dennlson, O.,
by order of War Department.
Transferred to 4th U. S. Cavalry
Died March 2. 1861, in Rebel Prison at
Danville, Va.
Promoted to Sergt. Major Nov. 1, 1863.
Discharged Jan. 30. 1865, at ColumbuR.O.
for wounds received July 9, 1864, in
action near Chattahoochee River, Ga.
Mustered out Sept. 19,1864, on explrattou
of term of service.
Mustered out with company July 25.1885
Mustered out with company July '25,1865
Captured Sept. 19,l«63, at battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga-;dled Sept. 18, '64,in Rebel
Prison at Andereonvllle, (Ja.
Discharged March 18, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corp*
March 1. 1864, by order or War Dept.
Died April 29, 1862, at Louisville. Ky.
Mustered out with company July 25,1885
Died Jan. 5. 1863, at Louisville, Ky.
Captured Sept. 19.1863, at battle of Chick -
amauga, Ga.; mustered out April 8,1865
on expiration of term of service.
Died Dec. 25. 1862, at Louisville, Ky.
Died May 27, 1862. in hospital at Hunts-
Wounded Sep. 20,1863 In battleof Chtek-
amauga, Ga.; discharged Sept. 12, 1864,
on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Died May 16. 1862, near Huntsville, Ala.
Transferred to 4th U. S. Cavalry .
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864, on expir-
ation of term of service.
Captured Sept. 19, 1863, at battle of
Chickainauga, Ga.; died Jan. 3, 1864, in
Rebel Prison at Danville, Va.
Discharged March 17, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Jan. — , 1863, on Surgeon's
certldcste of disability.
Promoted toQ. M. Sergt. March 1, lHKi
Mustered out with company July i)5,US6d
Died May 21, 1864, in hospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn.
Captured Sept, 20, 1868, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; mustered out June
5, 1865, at Washington, D. C, by order
of War Department
Mustered our June 5. 1865, at Washing-
ton. D. C , by order of War Dept.
Mustered out May 30, 1865, In hospital at
Baltimore, Md., by order of War Dep.
Mustered out Sept. 19,1861, on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged Feb. 27, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out June 5, 1865. at Washing-
ton, D. C, by order of War Dept.
Mustered out Sept. 19,1864, on expiration
of term of service. Awarded medal of
honor by War Department under
resolution of Congress approved July
12, 186-\ for special services under Gen.
Mitchell.
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
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Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Names*
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Webb, John C . . .
Wakefield, William
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the Service.
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Remarks.
Aug. 29, 1864 3 yrs. Discharged Dee. 9, 1883- on Surgeon's
Certificate of disability.
Feb. S, 1861 3 yrs. Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Feb 11. 1864 3 yrs. Mustered out with company July 25.1865
Feb. 15, 1864 3 yrs. Killed July 9, 1864, In battle near Chat-
tahoochee River, Ga
Aug. 12, 1862 3 yrs. Discharged March 24. 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
COMPANY 1).
Mustered la Sept 19, 1881. at Findlav, O., by E. Morgan Wood, Captain 15th Infantry, U. 8. A.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, at Louisville, Ky., by
Captain 15th Infantry, U. S. A.
Geo. H. Tracy,
Matthew Kwing. . . .
Charles W. Allen . .
Matthew H. Chance
Thomas Anderson. .
Christian B. Sholty..
Wilson J. Vance . .
Celestlne Crochard .
David C. Pugh . . .
Alex. G. Anderson .
Daniel Falrchlld . .
Oscar A. Clark . . .
Quincy A. Randalls.
Myron Warrington .
John II. Askara .
James Russell . . . ,
William E. Com • •
William L. Trask . .
Ezeklel Jones . . . .
Francis Llndsey . .
Jacob Corrlne . . . .
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Sept, W, 1861 a yrs.
Sept, 19, 1861 8 yrs.
Sept. 19, 1861 3 yrs.
8 yrs.
Vug. 26, 1S61
Sept. 1,1861
Aug. 22, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
\ug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 18ttl
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26. 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Resigned Feb. 20. 1863.
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant from 2d
Lteutenant Jan. 21, 1862: Captain Feb.
20. 1863: wounded Sept. 20, 1863, in bat -
tie of Chlckamauga, Oa.; discharged
Oct. 4, 1864.
Resigned Jan. 21, 1862.
Promoted to 2d Lieutenant from 1st
Sergeant Jan. 21. 1862; 1st. Lieutenant
May 2, 1861; discharged Jan. 23. 1865.
Promoted to 2d Lieutenant from 1st
Sergeant Co. O Feb. 29, 1864; 1st Lieu-
tenant Feb. 10. 1865- mustered out
with company July 25, 1865;
Promoted from private Co. B May 2,
1861; resigned April 2, 1864.
Appointed from Sergeant Jan. 1, 1861;
mustered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran.
Mustered as Corporal; appointed 1st
Sergeant ; discharged Aug. 6, 1862,
on Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Mustered out Sept 23,1864, on expiration
of term of service
Mustered out Sept. 26,1861, on expiration
of term of service.
Wounded July 9, 1861, In battle near
Chattahoochee River, Oa.; absent,
sick i mustered out July. 25, 1865, by
order of War Department; veteran.
Appointed Corporal Jan. 1, 1861; Ser-
geant Oct. 1, 1864; mustered out with
company July 25,11865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal Jan I. 1864; Ser-
geant April I. 18rf5, mustered out with
company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal April 27, 1864;
wounded May 4, 1864, In action near
Reseca, Ga ; appointed Sergeant April
1, 1865; died Juno 22, 1865. In hospital
at Chattanooga, Tcnn.; veteran.
Discharged Aug. 4, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Dec. 5, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Killed Dec. 31, 1862, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Killed July 9, 1864, In action near Vin-
Ing station, Oa ; veteran.
Killed July 23, 1851, In action near At-
lanta, Oa-; veteran.
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
17
Names.
Rank.
John L. Hart . . . .
David H. Randalls .
Charles Welson . . .
Lewis Weber. . . .
Aaron Gingery . . .
William Runne . . .
Martin Blodget
Oliver P. Ra ugh man
Jackson Sylvls . . .
Valentine Coy n . .
James Warmsley .
Alexander Long .
Elam D. Falrchlld
Washington McCave
Calvin B. Sherrard
Henry Leiter . . .
Ozra D. Hyera . . .
Adams, John . . . .
Armbrecht, August.
Baughman, Abram.
Burgess, Robert . . .
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Baughman. Theo .
Bunn, Thomas . .
Bushong, Joseph . .
Ratterson, Nathan .
Reemer, Henry . . .
Bardld, Frank. . . .
Buckley. Elijah . . .
Baughman, Paul . .
Burgess, Bosta, F . .
Butler, Willis H . .
Croshow, John . . .
Coon, Thornton . . .
Carr, Daniel
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
Aug. 26, 1881
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 28, , 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
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Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1881
Aug. 26, 1861
Feb. 11,1863
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1H81
Feb. 1, 1862
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug, 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug, 26, 1861
Feb. 15, 1864
Jan. 20, 1864
Feb. 18, 1864
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yre.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 vre.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
1 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yre
3 yrs.
3 yra.
3 yra
3 t re.
3 yra.
3 yra.
3 yre.
3 yra.
3 yra.
3 yrs.
3 yre,
3 yrs.
Appointed Corporal April 27, 1884; cap-
tured March Id, 1865, at battle of Ben-
tonville, N. C; mustered out June 13
1865, at Camp Chase, O., by order of
War Department; veteran.
Appointed Corporal March L 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865; veteran
Appointed Corporal April U. 1885; cap-
lured March 19, 1865. at battle of Ben-
tonville, N. C: mustered out June 20,
1865, at Camp Chase. O.; veteran.
Appointed Corporal Anril 1. 186>; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1866; veteran
Appointed Corporal April 1. 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865: veteran
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1885; veteran
Discharged Jan. 4, 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Captured Sep. 20,1863, at battle of Chick-
am auga, Ga. No further record found.
Wounded July 9, '64. in action near Chat-
tahoochee River, Ga.: discharged Feb.
28, 1866, by order of War Deptartment ;
veteran.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps-
Promoted to Principal Musician-
Mustered out Sept, 26, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, by order of
Feb. 18, 1804 3 yra.
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
3 yre.
8 yre.
3 yre.
Vug. 26, 1882, on Surgeon's
of disability.
On rauster-ln roll, but no record of
muster-out found.
Mustered out Sent. 23,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Killed July 9, 1864. in action near Vlning
Station, Ga.; veteran.
Died June 1, 1883, at Murfrcesboro Tenn.
Captured Sen. 20, 1863, at battle of Chlck-
amauga, Ga,; died July 24. 1864, in
Rebel Prison at Andereonvllle, Ga.
M ustered out Sep. 28, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 26. 1864, on expira-
tion of term of service.
Died March 31, 1862, at Murfreesboro, Tn
Died June 3, 1862, at Elk River, Tenn.
Mustered out with company July 25,
186i; veteran.
Mustered out with Cotn'y July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Mustered out Aug. 2, 1865, at Louisville,
Ky., by order of War Dept.; veteran.
Discharged March 1, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Oct. 13, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865.
Died Jan. 11, 1865, in hospital at Madi-
son, Iowa.
Discharged June 13, 1885, by order of War
Department.
Discharged May 30, 1865, by order of War
Department.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ga.
Died Aug. 14, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865;
veteran.
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Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Names.
Chose, Deloss ....
Croshaw, Spencer. .
Croshaw, Flllmoro .
Chaney, Charles. . .
Cramer, William W.
Clover, Edward H .
OYowl, Edson G . . .
Darron, Madison
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Davis, Henry . .
Davey, William
Dettwller, Wm. W .
Dunham, Daniel H
Erb, Perry
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Elms, Benjamin
Folk, William. .
Frantz, James . .
Flke, Peter . . ,
Galls, John G .
Gingery, John
Hlnly, John G . .
Harris, Joseph . .
Hashbarger, Hnry.D
Hasklns, Joab L, .
Hansen, John W. .
Hubbard, Edson .
Hlbbert, William .
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18
18
41
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19
18
19
18
29
18
18
39
32
20
19
24
19
26
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18
29
18
21
24
29
24
23
19
29
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Jan. 13.1864
Feb. 22,1864
Aug. 26, 1861
June 13, 1863
Sept. 2,1862
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug.
Aug.
Sept.
Aug.
Nov.
Aug.
Dec.
Aug.
Aug.
26, 1861
26, 1861
1, 1862
26, 1861
23, 1863
26, 1861
25, 1863
26, 1861
26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Ang. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 28, 1861
Feb. 18,1864
Aug. 26, 1861
Sept. 1, 1862
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 26, 1881
Aug. 14, 1862
Aug. 28, 1861
Aug. 23, 1862
Aug. 28, 1861
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3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 > rs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs
3 yrs.
8 yrs,
3;yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3yrg.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Remarks.
Captured March 24, 1865, at Goldsboro,N.
C; mustered out June 9, 1865, at Camp
Chase, O , by order of War Depart-
ment; veteran.
Mustered out with company July 2'>,1865;
veteran.
Discharged March 12, 1885, by order of
War Department.
Absent, sick ,in hospital at Jefferson-
ville, Iowa; mustered out July 25, 1885,
by order of War Department.
Dl-icharged March 17. 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged May 17, 1885, by order of War
Department.
Wounded June 2, 1861, in action; dis-
charged June 6, 1865, by order of War
Department.
Wounded Sept. 1, 1884 In battle of Jones-
boro. Ga.: mustered out with company
July 25, 1865; veteran.
Mustered out with company luly 25,
18<i5; veteran.
Discharged May 14. 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged May 4, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Promoted to Hospital Steward March
•1% 1862.
Mustered out with company July 25, 1885
Mustered out with company July 25,1885;
veteran.
Mustered out July 31, 1885, at Louisville,
Ky., by order of War Department.
Mustered out with company July 26,1885
veteran.
Wounded July 9, 1864, In action near
Chattahoochee River, Ga.; mustered
out , by order of War Department.
Killed March 24, 1885, near Goldsboro, N.
C»* votcriiu
Died Nov. 26,* 1881, at Cincinnati, O.
Wounded July 9, 1884, In battle near
Vining Station, Ga.; died Feb. 20, 1885,
In hospital at Nashvllle,Tenn.;veteran
Mustered out Oct. 22, 1864,on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Sept 23, 1864,on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 23,1884, on expiration
of term of service.
Killed May 11. 1864, in action near Buz-
zard Roost, Ga.
Died Dec. 23. 1868, at Nashville, Tenn.
Died July 12, 84,of wounds received July
9,1864, in battle near Vining SUiMon.Ga
Captured 8ept. 20,1863, at battle of Chlck-
amauga, Ga.; died Aug. 16,186l,ln Rebel
Prison at Andersonvltle, Ga.
Discharged March 12, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
Aug. 1, 1868, by order of War Dept.
Absent, sick ; muBtered out July 18.
1865, at Washington, D. C, by order of
War Department; veteran.
Discharged June 5, 1885, by order of War
Department,
Mustered out Sept. 23,1881, on expiration
of term of service.
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
19
Names.
Keene, John .
Kelsey, Edward
Klinefelter, Jno. F.H
Kelsey, Edward. . .
Lindsay, John C. .
Lindsay, William
McDowell, Hugh . .
McDowell, James . .
McKlunis, Peason. .
McBrlde, Richard. .
McDowell, Hiram .
McBride, James . . .
Miller, Edward H. .
McCreary, Thomas .
McKlnnie, William
Mills, Abraham M. .
Mclntyre, Ebenezer
Miller, Alfred G.
Morrison, Robert
Nelson, Robert A
Nelson, John . .
Payne, William G.
Price, Lewis . . .
Payne, George M
Parker, James M
Perry, Awrlsta .
Radabaugh, William
Radabaugh. Gilbert.
Rice, Aaron ...
Houston, David R .
Rosecrans, Anson
Rice, Beth
Rice, Levi A. . . .
Stultz, John . . .
Stateler, William B
Stevenson, Philip
Shlley, Andrew . .
Sco b by, George W.
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
Aug.
Aug.
Feb.
Feb.
Aug.
Aug.
Oct.
Oct.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Feb.
Aug.
Oct.
Aug.
Aug.
Feb.
Sept.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Oct.
Oct.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Aug.
26, 1861
26, 1861
11,11864
22, 1864
26, 1861
14, 1862
8, 1862
8, 1862
26, 1861
26, 1861
26, 1861
26, 1861
19, 1864
26, 1861
7, 1882
26, 1861
26, 1861
8, 1864
2, 1862
26, 1861
26, 1861
26, 1861
26, 1861
21, 1861
14, 1864
19, 1861
26, 1861
14, 1862
26, 1861
26, 1861
15, 1861
18. 1864
18,11861
26, 1861
Aug. 14, 1862
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
26, 1861
26, 1861
26, 1861
If
8 yra.
8 yra
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
9 mo,
9 mo.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Hyr.
3 yra.
8 yra.
3 yra.
3 yra
3 yra.
3 yra.
8 yra.
3 yrs.
3 yra.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yra.
Remarks.
Mustered out Sept. 23,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged March 18. 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Wounded Sept. 1, 1864, in battle of
Jonesboro, Ga.; mustered out with
company July 25, 1805.
Captured Sept. 20,1863, at battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga.; died July 20, 1864, in
Rebel Prison at Andersonvllle, Ga.
Wounded and captured Sept. 20, 1863, at
battle of Chickamauga, Ga.; transfer-
red to Veteran Reserve Corps Jan. 28,
1865, by order of War Department.
Mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Aug. 7, 1868, ou expir-
ation of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 26, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Oct 3, 1864, by order of
War Department.
Killed Sept. 20, 1861, in battle of Chicka-
mauga, Ga.
Died Sept. 20, 1864, of wounds received
July 9, 1864, in action near Vining
Station, Ga.
Died Sept. 2, 1861, of wounds received
Sept. 1, 1864, in battle of Jonesboro, Ga.
Discharged Oct. 13, 18613, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged March 11. 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disablllt r.
Dlscburged Dec 5, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged March 1, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged May 17, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Died Sept 26, 1864, at Flndlay, O.
Died Nov. 4, 1862, at Flndlay, O.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865;
veteran.
Died Sept. 22 "es.of wounds received Sep.
20, 1863, in battle of Chickamauga, Ga.
Died July 8, 1864, of wounds received
July 6, 1864, in action near Vining
Station, Ga.; veteran.
Killed July 9, 1864, in battle near Vining
Station. Ga.
Mustered out May 8, 1865, at Tod Bar-
racks, O., by order of War Dept.
M ustered out with company July 25,1865
Killed Sep. 1,1864, in battle of Jonesboro
Died Jan. 20, 1863, at Murfreesboro.Tenn
Mustered out with company July 26,18tio;
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,18fi5
MuBtered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out Sept. 27, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, In battle of Chicka-
mauga, Ga.
Died Jan. 21. 1862. at Bacon Creek, Ky.
Died Aug. 28, 1862, at Murfreesboro/Tenn
Died Sept. 24, 1863, at Chattanooga, Tenn,
of wounds received Sept. -A), 1863, In
battle of Chickamauga, Ga.
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20
Koster Twenty-First Reoiment
Name*
Btemflre, Henry. .
Stewart, John . . ,
Stout, Isaac S . .
Shipley, Jacob
Shipley. Jacob. . .
Smith, Harvey H
Stout, Johu S.
Stout, James M . .
Simpson, Albert, .
Smith, Abraham li
Strother, William T
Thuston, Jacob . . .
Tra.sk, Nathaniel . .
Todd, Samuel ....
Trask, James K . . .
Vauseoder, Jacob 1>.
Wagoner, Daniel . .
Williams, Edm'nd P
Zlnu, Ellas ....
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the Service.
Aug. as, an
Aug. 26, 18451
Aug. 28, 1861
Aiik'. 2ti,
Oct. 12,
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30, 1804
20, 1801
20, 1801
20, 1801
14, 1802
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Aug. 20, 1802
Aug. 29, 1801
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3yrs.
3 y rs.
yrs.
yrs.
3 yrs
:l yrs.
3 yrs.
3yre.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 y rs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
Jan. 29, 1804 3 yra.
Aug 20, 1801 3 yrs.
Remarks.
Discharged April 9, 1803, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Dlse barged Dec. 27, 1N03, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged April 4, 1804, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to 9th Kentucky Cavalry
Aug. 1, 1802.
Captured Sept. 11, 18G3, at battle of Dug
Gap, fla ; mustered out June 3, 1806, at
Columbus, I)., by order of War Dept.
Discharged June 5, 1865, at Washington,
D. ('., by order of War Department.
Discharged May 23, 1805, by order of War
Department.
Discharged June 29, 180.1, by order of
War Department.
Mustered! out with Co. July 25, 1805;
veteran
Mustered out with company July 25,
1805; veteran.
Killed Sept. 20, 1803, in battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ga.
Discharged June 5, 1885, by order or
War Department'
Wounded March 24, 1805, in action; ab-
sent, sick ; mustered out July 25,
1805, by order of War Dept.; veterau.
Discharged June 5, 1805, by order of
War Department.
MUBtered out with compauy July 25,1805
veteran
Mustered out witli company July 25,1885
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1«H4, on expir-
ation of term of service.
COMPANY E.
Mustered In Sept. 19, 1881, at Findlay. O.. by E. Morgan Wood, Captain 15th Inf
Mustered out July 25, 1865, at Louisville. Ky., by Geo. H. Tracy,
Captain 15th Infantry, U. S. A.
Captain 15th Infantry, U. 8. A.
James P. Arrantes. .
Lewis E. Brewster. .
Captain.
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24
William B. Wicker.
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21
Samuel F. Cheney .
lstLieut.
29
Thomas B. Lamb . .
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John W. Berry . . .
2d Lieut.
24
John Mercer ....
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23
William J. Henry. . .
1st Sergt
29
Osgood S. Crary . . .
Sergeaut
29
27
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept, 19, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept 19, 1801
Aug. 22, 1801
Aug. 29, 1801
Aug. 29, 1801
Sept. 11, 1801
Aug. 29,
Sept 11, 1861
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
II 3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Resigned April 9. 1862.
Promoted from 1st Lieutenant April 9,
1802; resigned May 13. 1863.
Promoted from 1st Lieutenant Co. K
May 13, 1803; oaptured Sept. 20, 1803, at
battle of Chlckamauga, (Ja.; mustered
out with company Julv 25, 1865.
Promoted from 2d Lieutenant April 9,
1862; to Captain company B Feb 29, '04
Promoted from 2d Lieutenant Co.B May
13, 1863; resigned Jan. 8, 1805.
Promoted from Sergeaut April 9. 1802; to
1st Lieutenant Co. K June 14, 1883.
Appointed 1st Sergeant from Sergeant
Dec. 1. 1801; promoted to 2d Lieutenant
June 14. 1803; mustered out Feb. 4, 1805,
on expiration of term of service.
Appointed from Corporal Feb. 27, 1802;
mustered out with company July 25,
1805; veterau.
Reduced from 1st Sergeant Dec 1, 1801;
discharged Jan. 1, 1802, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out with company July 25,
1805; veteran.
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
21
Names.
Glnter.
Hull. .
Edward M. Brown
George T. Squire .
William A. Rawles
Simon W. Fligle
Nathaniel Smith
Hiram Sweet. . . .
Jacob W. Dowell. . .
Peter Fount . . . .
Chas. C. McConkey .
Peter Huffman . . .
Peleg L. Gingery . .
Matthew R Scott
Samuel Marshall
Henry Amaden
Marion Cox . . . .
Loyal B. Wert. . .
Joseph Fein ogle .
Ames, Nehemiah .
Bame, Nicholas . .
Bronson, Chester .
Burton, James . .
Beerbower, Joseph
Boyles, George W . .
Battersbell, J.
Bronson, Levi M. . .
Baker, Jason C . . .
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19
22
28
20
22
18
25
20
19
25
18
18
Date of
Entering
the Service
Sept. 11, 1861f3 yrs.
Aug. 29, 1801
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Sept. 11, 188ll3
Sept. 11, 1881
Sept. 11, 1861
Sept. 11, 1861
Jan. 1, 1861
21 Aug. 29, 1861
21
18
19
18
fU
35
30
25
18
39
20
21
34
20
21
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Dec,
Aug.
Aug.
Jan.
Oct.
Feb.
Aug.
21, 1863
29, 1861
29, 1861
4, 1894
8, 1862
25, 1864
29, 1861
Sept. 11, 1861
Feb.
Aug.
Aug.
Dec.
1, 1864
!9, 1861
21, 1861
27, 1863
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3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
Remarks.
yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs
9 mo.
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Appointed Corporal Jan. 1,1864; Hergeant
April 1, 1865- mustered out with com-
pany July 25, 1865: veteran.
Appointed from Corporal May 31, 1862;
captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; died June 10,1864,ln
Rebel Prison at Andersonvllle, Ga.
Appointed from Corporal July 17, 1863;
captured Sept. 20. 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; died Oct. 2, 1861, lu
Rebel Prison at Andersonvllle, Ga.
Appointed from Corporal Feb. 1, 1863:
captured Sept. 20, 1863. at battle or
Chlckamauga, Ga. No further record
found.
Promoted to Com. Sergeant Jan. 14, 1803;
veteran.
Appointed Corporal Jan. 1. 1862; dis-
charged Sept. 19, 1864, on expiration of
term of service.
Appointed Corporal May 28, 1862; killed
Sept. 20, 1803, in battle of Chlckamauga
Georgia.
Appointed Corporal Nov. — , 1862; died
Jan. 20, 1863, in hospital at Murfrees-
boro, Ten n.
Appointed Corp. Jan. 1, 1884; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865: veteran.
Appointed Corp. Jan. 1, 1864; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865: veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 1. 1885; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 1. 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal March 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; died July 25, 1861,in
Rebel Prison at Andersonvllle, Ga.
Discharged July 10, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Appointed Corporal Feb. 14, 18fi3; cap-
tured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ga.; died July 26, 1804, In Rebel
Prison at Andersonvllle, Ga.
Discharged Nov. — . 1864, at Cleveland.O.
Surgeon's certificate of disability;
veteran.
Appointed Corporal March 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co July 26, 1885.
Mustered out Sept. 19,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged Nov. 17, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Died June 27, 1864, la hospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1803, on
expiration of term of service.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864, on expir-
ation of term of service.
Mustered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25.1865
Discharged Jan. 12, 1882, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Died July 12, 1864, in field hospital of
wounds received , in action near
Atlanta, Ga.
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22
Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Names.
Corn well, Charles W
Cory, Milan L . . . .
Crowell, George W .
Crawford, George . .
Click, Henry ....
Crawford, Edward .
Christie, Anson . . .
Coulter, William . .
Crawford, Jerry A .
Crostand, Leon Idas .
Cory, Asa H
Rank.
Private.
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Crary, Osgood S
Clemuer, Washing'n
Doty, John W . . . .
Duffleld, William . .
Davis, Charles W . .
Dutterer, Levi . . .
Evans, James M . .
Fisher, Benton . .
Ferry, Truman . .
Freedllne, William-
Ferry, George . . .
Fish, Simon W . .
Forlau, William .
France, David W .
Field, Anson . .
Gilbert, Henry. .
Godfrey, Charles
Ginter William . ,
Ginter, Alfred . ,
Gilbert, George
Gingery, Henry . .
Grier, Samuel C
Galllgher. John F.
Graudy, Ezra . . .
Gilbert, Charles
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27
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18
25
18
18
18
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18
18
Date of
Entering
the Service.
(Jet-
Aug.
Aug.
Oct.
Oct,
Sept,
Jan.
Feb.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
8, 18ti2
29, 1861
29, 1861
8, 1862
— , 1862
11, 1861
4, 1864
I, 1864
29, 1801
29, 1861
29, 1801
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Remarks.
Jan. 4, 1864
Jan.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Jan.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Sept.
4, 1864
29, 1861
29, 1861
29, 1861
4, 1864
29, 18(11
29, 1861
30, 1862
11, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Jan.
Feb.
Jan.
Sept.
Aug.
Sept.
Feb.
Aug.
4, 1864
6, 1864
16, 1862
11, 1861
29,1861
11, 1861
6. 1864
29, 1861
Aug. 29. 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Feb. 25, 1864
Jan. 4, 1864
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9 mo
3 yrs
3 yrs
9 mo
9 mo.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
1 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
1 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration* of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 19,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 19,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Drafted: killed July 3, 1864, in action
near Kenesaw Mountain, Ga.
Drafted; died April 11, 1863, in hospital
at Nasbville, Term.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Discharged March 9, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Feb. 12, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability
Captured Sept. 20, 1863. at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; died Oct. 16, 1864, In
Rebel Prison at Andersonvllle, Ga.
Died July 20, 1864, In hospital of wounds
received July 20, 1864, in battle or
Peachtree Creek, Ga.
Discharged June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864, on expir-
ation of term of service.
Transferred to 4th U. S. Cavalry Dec. 5,
1862, by order of War Department.
Transferred to 4tb U. S. Cavalry Dec. 5,
1862, by order of War Department.
Died June 19, 1864, In hospital at Louis-
ville, Kentucky.
Discharged Oct. 26, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out Sept. 19,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Died April 18, 1863, in hospital at Mur-
freesboro, Tenn.
Slek at Ripley U. 8.A. General Hospital
May 22, 16*15; mustered out with com-
pany July 25, 1865; veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Clustered out with company July 25, 1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Discharged May 10, 1862, on Surgeon's
Certificate of disability.
Discharged June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department; veteran.
Discharged Nov. 18, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability. ,
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 26,1865;
veteran.
Wounded July 9, 1864, in action near
Vlning Station, Ga.; mustered out Sep.
19, *61, on expiration of term of service
Died Dec. 21, 1861, In hospital at Ellza-
t>ethtown, Ky.
Died March 21. 1863, In hospital at Mur-
freesboro, Tenn.
Died April 10, 1864, In hospital at Graya-
vllle, Ga.
Died June 5, 1864, in nospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn.
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
23
Names.
Rank.
9
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
Period of
Service
Gingery, Daniel. . .
Private..
42
Jan. 4, 1884
Tyre.
Headley, Reuben . .
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Autr 20 1881
i yrs.
Hyde, Reuben C . .
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18
Aug. 29, 1861
Syr*.
Hoy, Solomon . . .
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Oct — , 1862
9 mo.
Hopkins, Appleton..
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Sept. LI, 1861
3 yrs.
Hopkins, George. . .
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Aug. 29, 1801
3 yrs.
Hutchinson, Samuel
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24
\ug. 22, 1861
3 yrs.
Hutchinson, Robert
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21
Sept. 11, 1861
3 yrR.
Hutchinson, Alex . .
Hopkins, Lucius . .
Johnson, Wesley. .
Jacobs, Thomas R. .
KaufTman, Jonathan
Kile, Cornelius . . .
Kemmel, William . .
Kile, Josiah ....
Klmmel, Rinaldo . .
Knight James . .
Knight, William . .
Lord, Benjamin F. .
Logan, Washington
Lowery, Henry . . .
Musser, Wilson S . .
Mulllnlx, Joshua . .*
Miller, Anthony W
Merrlhugh, John
Moore, Henry . . .
McConkey, Alex. . .
McConkey. Andr. P.
Mulllnlx, Thomas . .
Moore, George W . .
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22
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43
Feb. 8, 1881
Sept. 11, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 186
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Sept. 11, 1881
Aug. 29, 1881
Aug. 29, 1881
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
\ug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Sept. 11, 1861
\ug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs
8 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
Syre.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs.
Feb. 21, 1861 '3 yrs.
Died Feb. 20, 1885, in hospital at Chat-
tanooga, Tenn.
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Drafted; died Jnlv 12, 18f,3, in hospital at
Murfreesboro. Tenn.
Mustered out with companv July 25,
1885; veteran.
Discharged Jan. 23. 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability
DlscharEed, Jnlv 3, 1882, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability
Died July 28, 1884, in hospital at Chat-
tanooga, Tenn., of wounds received
July 20. 1884, In action at Peachtree
Creek, Ga.: veteran.
Discharged June 14, *85. at Parkersburgh,
W. Va., by order of War Department.
Discharged June21,'65. at Cleveland, O.on
Surgeon's certificate of disabilty; vet.
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged Sent. 2, 1884, on Surgeon's
certificate of dlsabilltv; veteran.
Died Oct. 27, 1863, In hospital at Chatta-
nooga. Tenn.
Discharged Jan. 1, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
On muster-in roll, but no record of
muster-out found.
Discharged Sept. 22, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Captured Sep. 20. 1883, ot battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga. No further record found.
Captured Sop. 20, 1863. at batt le of Chick-
amauga, Ga ; died Auk. 4, 1864, In Rebel
Prison at Andersonville, Ga.
Transferred to 115th O.V.I. March 13,1883.
Awarded medal of honor by War De-
partment under resolution of Congress
approved July 12, 1882, for special ser-
vice under General Mitchell.
Discharged July 11, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Feb. 24. 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
March 31, 1884, by order of War Dept.
Killed Dec. 31, 1882, In battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Died Feb. 26, 1863, In hospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn.
Mustered out with company July 25,1885;
veteran.
Discharged Dec 4. 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Captured Sept. 20, 1883. at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; mustered out Feb.
1. 1865. at Columbus, O., by order of
War Department.
Captured Sept. 20. 1863, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; mustered out Jan.
24. 186>, at Columbus, O., by order of
War Department.
Captured Sep. 20.1863. at battle of Chicka-
mauga, Ga. No further record found.
Transferred to 4th U. S. Cavalry Dec. 5,
1862, by order of War Department.
Mustered out with company July 25,1885
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Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Names-
Miller. Lafayette .
McKown, Henry .
Miller, John B . .
Nelson. James . .
Norrlek, Jacob G .
Plfer, Adam . . .
Powell. William C
Palmer, Charles P.
Richards, Daniel .
Rouch, Adam . . .
Rlttlck, John . . .
Ktelnman, Adam B
Ripple, Richard .
8m 1th, Solomon
Spriggs, William
Seham, Emanuel
Spears, John P .
Spindler, John R
Hplndler. David
Shatto, William A
Saltzman. John .
Hheen. MUton .
Spangler, Michael
Thornton, David
Tracy, Jrsse D
Tnslison, Martin V
Vanamsn, Newton
Weils, William . .
Welch, Michael . .
Wise, Nelson . . .
Wartcnbe, Nathan
Ware, Henry B . .
Young, John W
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Date of
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the Service.
Nov.
Jan.
Dec.
Feb.
Feb.
Oct.
Sept.
A ur.
Oct,
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Aug.
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4, 1864 3 yrs
10, 1863
25, 1864
25, 1864
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
8, 1862 9 mo
11. 1861
29.1861
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
8, 1862 9 mo.
8, 1862.9 mo.
8, ]862|9 mo.
8, 1862 9 mo.
8, 1862.9 mo,
29, 1861 3 yrs.
8. 1862,0 mo.
29, 1861
29,11861
Feb. 6, 1864
Feb. 25, 1«64
Feb. 6, 1864
Jan. 4, 1864
Feb. 11, 1864
Jan. 1, 1864
Aug. 29, 1861
Sept. 11, 1861
3 yrs
3 yrs,
3 yrs
8 yrs
S yrs,
3 yrs
8 y rs
8 yrs,
8 yrs,
3 yrs,
Sept, It, 1861 3 yrs,
Aug. 29. 18«1 3 yrs,
Oct. 8, 1862
Oct 8, 1862
Aug. 29, 1861
Sept. 11, 1861
Dec. 2.5,1863
9 mo,
9 mo
8 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
Remarks.
22 Auk. 29. 1861 3 yrs.
MuRtered out with company July 25,1865
Died June 7. 1864. in hospital of 1st Di-
vision. 14th Army Corps.
Discharged March 6, 1865, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Died March 13, 1861, in hospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn.
Died Sent. 22, 1864, In hospital at Nash-
ville, Tenn.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865;
veteran.
Captured Sep. 20. 1863, at battle of Chick -
amauga. Ga No further record found.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Drafted; discharged April 10, 1863, on
goon's certificate of disability.
Drafted.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
px pi ration of term of service.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ga.
Drafted"; died Jan. 31, 1883, In hospital at
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Discharged M»rch 25. 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; mustered out Feb.
28, 1865. at Columbus, O., by order of
War Department.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1Hfi5
Mustered out with company Jnly 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Discharged July 7, 1865, at Columbus, O.,
bv order of War Department.
Killed Aug. 27, 1862, in action at Rey-
nold's Station. Tenn.
Mustered out with company July 25 1865;
veteran.
Captured Sep. 20,1863, at battle of Chick-
nmauga. Ga.; died Aug. 26, 1884, in
Rebel Prison at \ndersonvllle, Ga.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, .1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
March 81, 1864, hv order of War Dept.
Killed June 25. 1861. In battle near Ken-
esaw Mountain, Ga ; veteran.
Woundod July 9, 1864, in action near
Vlning Station, Ga.; died Feb. 10, 1865,
In hospital at Savannah, Ga,
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
25
COMPANY F.
Mustered in Sept 19, 1861, at Fiudlay. O., by E. Morgan Wood, Captain 15th Infantry, U. S. A.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, at Louisville, Ky., by Geo. H. Tracy,
Captain 15th Infantry, U. S. A.
Rank.
Henry A. Alban.
John C. Martin
Jacob L. Keller
Alex. A. Monroe . .
Mark Wood
Robert F. Bon ham .
Captain.
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Jeremiah E. Milhuf
John Lamott. . .
Alfred Larklns
Ell W. L. Alspach .
Samuel M. Biggs . .
John Fravls
John H.'Bolton
Wilson W. Brown. . .
John M. Scott .
David Stokes . . . .
Ralph C. Watson . .
Wm. B. Morehead .
George Kelley . . .
Jesse Walters . . . .
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
Period of
Service
Sept. 19, 1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 19, 1861
3 yrs.
Sept 6, 1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 19, 1861
3 yrs.
Auit. 29 1881
3 yrs.
Sept. 0. 1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 6,1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 6,1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 6,1861
3 yre.
Sept. 6,1861
o yrs.
Sept, 6, 1861
3 yrs.
Sept, 6, 1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 6,1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 6,1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 6,1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 6, 1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 6, 1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 6, 1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 6, 1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 6,1861
3 yrs.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga„ and paroled; dis-
charged March 8, 1865.
Promoted to Captain Co. I Feb. 29, 1864.
Appointed 1st Sergeant from Sergeant
Sept. 19, 1861: promoted to 2d Lieuten-
ant Dec. 5, 1862; 1st Lieutenant Feb. 29.
1861; Captain May 11, 1865; mustered
out with company July 25, 1865.
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant Co. B Dec. 5,
1862.
Promoted from Corporal Co. C Feb. 26,
1861; discharged Nov. 3, 1864, on Sur-
geon's certificate of disability.
Appointed from Sergeant Feb. 28, 1864;
mustered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran. Awarded medal of
honor by War Department under reso-
lution of Congress approved July 12,
1862, for distinguished service under
General Mitchell.
Mustered out with company July 25 .1865;
veteran.
Appointed from Corporal May 1, 1864;
mustered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran.
Appointed from Corporal May 15, 1864;
mustered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal Jan. 5, 1864; Sergeant
June 15, 1865; musterod out with com-
pany July 25, 1865; veteran.
Discharged April , at Columbus, O.,
for wounds received Dec. 81, 1862, In
battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Captured Sent 20, 1863,at battle of Chlck-
amauga, Ga.; died April 1, 1864, in
Rebel Prison at Danville, Va.
Appointed from Corporal Sept. 6, 1861;
promoted to 1st Lieutenant Co. I May
18, 1865; veteran.
Discharged May 15, 1864, by order of War
Department Awarded medal of honor
by war Department under resolution
of Congress approved July 12, 1862,
for special service under General Mit-
chell.
Executed by the Rebels June 18, 1862, at
Atlanta, Ga. Awarded medal of honor
under resolution of Congress approv-
ed July 12, 1862, for special service
under General Mitchell.
Died Jan. 1,1863, of wounds received Dec.
31, 1862, in battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865;
veteran.
Appointed Corp. Jan. l, 1864; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865: veteran.
Appointed Corp. May 1, 1864; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corp. May L 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 2% 1885; veteran.
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Koster Twenty- First Regiment
Names
Samuel Powell . . .
John B. De Haven .
Andrew S. Kelley .
Edward Oiflbrd . . .
Isaac Fellers . . . .
Corporal
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George W. Bourel.
Maiou F. Beals . .
Charles J. Eckles .
William W. Latham
Adams, Jacob. . .
Adams, William .
Rauham, Robert .
Barn. Richard . . .
Bare, Christian D .
Boltcn. Jeremiah. . .
Bus hong, Isaac . . .
Bame, George W. . .
Barber, Winflcld . .
Batton, Cyrus 8 . . .
Boharman, David R
Coates, William A. .
Cantener, Solomon
Carr, George ....
Cramer, Jesse . . .
Carr, George ....
Dorsey, James . .
Diets, Philip . . .
Davis, Henry . . .
Deitzman, Frederick
Downing, Joseph .
Englcman, Albert.
Ewlng, David . . .
Edwards, Charles . .
Engleman. Wm. T .
Foreman, Thomas .
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Nov. 8,1862
Sept. 6,1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept 6, 1861
Sept 6,1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Feb. 17,1864
Sept. 6,1861
Tan. 30,1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 2,1863
Sept. 6,1861
Sept. 6,1861
Sept 6,1861
Sept. 6,1861
Hept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6,1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Feb. 25,1861
Sept 6, 1861
Sopt 6,1861
Feb. 10,1864
Sept. 6,1861
Jan. 80, 1864
Sept. 6, 1881
Sept, 6, 1881
Sept. 6,1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept 6,1861
Sept 3,1862
Sept <», 1861
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3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs
8 yrs
3 yrs.
8 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Appointed Corporal May 15, 1861;
wounded Aug. 11, 1864, In action; mus-
tered out July 25, 1866, by order of War
Department; veteran.
Vppointed Corp. June 15. 1865;
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal ; mustered out
with company July 25, 1865.
Discharged March 9, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Appointed Corporal Jan. 14, 1862; captur-
ed Sept 20. 1863, at battlo of Chfcka-
mauKa, Ga., and paroled; mustered
out Dec. 7, 1864, by order of War Dept.
Appointed Corporal Jan. 4, 1862; captur-
ed Sept 20, 1863, at battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ga., and paroled; mustered
out July 25, 1865, by order of War Dept.
Appointed Corp. March 4, 1863; transfer-
red to Vet Reserve Corps Apr. 28, 1864.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Discharged June 1, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865;
veteran
Mustered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, by order of
War Department
Mustered out Sept 23, 1864, by order of
War Department
Died , 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mustered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, by order of
War Department,
discharged Sept. 23,^1862, on
certificate
Discharged July 8, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Engineer Corps Aug. 28,
1864, by order of War Dept.: veteran.
Transferred to Signal Corps Oct 22, 1862,
by order of War Department.
Killed Sept 20, 1863, in battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ga.
Died Sept 5, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn.
Mustered out with compauy July 25.1
Discharged Jan. 16. 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged April 7, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Killed July 9, 1864, in battle near Vlnlng
Station, Ga.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran
Mustered out July 25, 1865, by order of
War Department
Discharged Sept 23, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disabilitv.
Discharged , by order of War Dept
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of Chicka-
mauga, Ga.
Died Nov. 6, 1861, at Mt Sterling, Ky.
Mustered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran.
Killed July 9, 1864, in battle near Vlning
Station. On.; veteran.
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
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Fellers, Noah ....
Feustermaker, Geo .
Fuller, Ira
Fellers, Johu C. . .
Foreman, Geo. W. R.
Foust, Amos. . . .
Oreer, Nathan . . .
Oreer, Henry . . . .
Grable, Uriah H
Harpst, Jacob . . . .
Helms, Jacob . . . .
Helms, George . . .
Haven, James S
Hammond, Geo. F. .
Huffman, David . .
Hampton, John F .
Hook, Eli
Hawkins, Robert T .
Hart, John
Huber, Kufus . . . .
Hartman, Francis .
Jones, James ....
Kibler, George . . .
Klbler, Washington
Kelly, Benjamin . .
Loy, George
Lutham, James M .
Lanning, David
Longwlth, William..
Lenox, Thomas G .
Marshall, Hiram P .
Miller, John W. . .
Moore, John B . . .
Mays, James H . . .
Main, John L
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the Service
Sept. 6,
Sept. 6,
Dec. 28,
Dec. 7,
Aug. 25,
Sept. 6,
Feb. 16,
Sept. 6,
1861
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6, 1861
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6, 1861
6, 1861
6, 1861
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6, 1861
6, 1861
6, 1861
6,1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Jan. 4, 1801
Sept. 6, 1861
Feb. 8, 1864
Sept. 6,1801
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 1861
May 16,
Sept. 6,
Sept. 6,1861
1862 3
1861 3
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
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3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
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3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yr».
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
yrs,
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3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs,
Mustered out with company July 25,
lHtiV3* veto run
Mustered out with company July 25,
1805; veteran.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out June 26, 1865, by order of
W ar Department; veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Wounded Sept 20, 1863, in battle of Cbick-
amauga, Ga.; transferred to Veteran
Reserve Corps Oct. 17, 1864, by order of
War Department.
Wounded Aug. 12, 1864, In action; mus-
tered out May 19, 1865, by order of War
Department.
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1864, on expir-
ation of term of service.
Died May 22, 1804, at Camp Dennison, O.
Died Apr. 25,1863, at Murfreesboro, Tenn
Died Nov. 7, 1861, at Mt. Sterling. Ky.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865;
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1805;
veteran.
Discharged June 11, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Aug. 3,'63,at Camp Dennison
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; reported dead May
8, 1864. No further record found.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
June 1, 1868, by order of War Dept.
Mustered out Sept. 23,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865;
veteran.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Discharged Sept. 8, 1863, ;on Surgeon's
certificate of disability
Died Mar. 15*64, at Tyner's Station.Tenn
Wounded May 9, 1864, In action near
Reseca, Ga.; mustered out with com-
pany July 25, 1865; veteran.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863. at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga., and paroled; mus-
tered out Dec. 7, '81, by order War Dep.
Mustered out June 12, 1865, by order of
War Department; veteran.
Mustered out May 21, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Sept.*23, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 23,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Died April 19, 1802, at Huntsville, Ala.
Died Jan. 27, 1868, of wounds received
Dec. 3i,'62, in battle of Stoue Hlver.Tu
Captured Sept. 20,1863, at battle of Cbick-
amauga, Ga.; died Feb. 1, 1861, In Rebel
Prison at Danville, Va.
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Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Names.
Morgan Charles D. ■
Ml Per, J HI IK'S H . .
Moore, Irvin . . . .
Mitchell, Jacob . . .
McBride, Richard . .
Oman, Jacob . . . .
Powell, Abraham . .
Fresler, Simon . . .
Preslcr, Samuel . . .
Povuemire, Mali Ion
lMotner, Napoleon H
Powell, Gideon . .
Powell, Peter P . .
Powell, John H . . .
Perry, John
Price, John I) . . . .
Poe, George L . . . .
Reed, Kdson, G . . .
Reed, John T . . . .
Reeg, John
Reed, William . . .
Ream, Henry ....
Shoemaker, Geo. W.
Smith, Joseph . . .
Shelly, John ....
Stokes, Cyrus ....
Scondeu, Solomon. .
Bolt, Cornelius . . .
Shoemaker, Elm'reS
Swayer, Joshua . ...
Slater, John J . . . .
Smalley, Robert. . . .
Scott, James, E . . .
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
Sept. 0, 18(11
Sept. 6, 1 Stil
Sept, fi, 1X61
Aug. 25, 1X02
if
I yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yre.
3 yrs.
Vug. 26, 1 Stil 3 yrs
Remarks.
In
18
28
18
19
2D
.'18
18
19
.36
23
20
21
23
20
23
23
31
19
21
19
27
20
24
Sept- — , 1X61
Sept. «, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 29, 1S62
Sept. «, 1861
Sept. (i, 1X61
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept 6, 1X61
•5 yrs.
t .vrs.
8 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
Aug. 23, 1862
Sept. 6, 1861 3 yrs
Feb. 5, 1X64 3 yrs
Aug. 30, 1862 3 yrs
Sept, H, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Feb. 2, 1X64 3 yrs
Nov. 22, 186l|3 yrs
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 2, 1862
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
Sept. 6, 1861 3 yrs
Aug. 23, 1861 3 yrs,
Sept. 6, 1861
Juu. 30, 1864
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept, 6, 1861
Sept. 6, 1861
Sept. 0, 1861 3 yrs
\pr. 25, 1862 3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yre.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Discharged , by order of War Dept.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
April 6, 1864, by order of War Dept,
Mustered out May 17, 1865, by order of
War Department; veteran.
Mustered out June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Oct. 3, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran .
Killed Aug. 11, 1864, In action before At-
lanta, Ga.
Killed May 23, 1S04, by accident at Res-
eca, Ga.; veteran.
Died Dec. 22. 1X03, at Nashville, Tenn.
Wounded Julv 9, 1864, In action near
V'ining Station. Ga.; mustered out
with company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Mustered out with company July 2% 1805;
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1805;
veteran.
(Mustered out with company July 25,1865;
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Died April 2, 1H05, at Gofdsboro, N. C.
Discharged , by order of War Dept,
Mustered out June 5, 1805, by order of
War Department,
Killed Dee. 31, 1862, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Mustered out with Cora'y July 25, 1805;
veteran.
Discharged July 10, 1805, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out June 5, 18*15, by order of
War Department.
Discharged July 3, 1885, by order of
War Department; veteran.
Red ueed rroui C< irporal March lit. 1 vi'J;
mustered out with company July 25,
1805; veteran,
on muster-In roll, but no record of mus-
ter out found.
Died Jan. 20,'63, of wounds received Dec.
31, '62, in battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Killed Jan. 2, 1863, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Killed Dec. 31, 1862, In battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Died June 6, 1801, in hospital at Nash-
ville. Tenn.
I Med I 1 eb. 6, 1X63, of wounds received Dec
31, 1802, in battle or Stone River, Tenn.
Died Feb. 12,1863,of wounds received Dec
31, 1802, in battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Died Jan. 2l,lX63,of wounds received Dec.
31, 1862, in battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Mustered out with company July 25,
1X05; veteran.
Wounded Sept. I,18rt4, in battle of Jones
boro, Ga.; mustered out with company
July 2"). 1X05; veteran.
Discharged April 4, 1X05, for wounds re-
ceived Dec. 31,1802, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Transferred to 1st Alabama Infantry
July 29, 1X02, by order of War Dept.
Digitized by Google
Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
29
Sites, Jacob
Hiram.
Shafer, Mordecal
Trout, Sylvester
Tylor. William H. .
Vaughn, Joseph .
Vantil bury, William
Vigneroo, August
Wade, Isaac ....
Wllkison, JohnC .
Wolf, Johu . . . .
Wolf, David. . . .
Wllley, Henry . .
Yates, Thomas . .
Yates, William . .
Yates, Jackson . .
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29
19
18
21
18
21
18
18
20
24
21
23
30
20
Date of
Entering
the Service.
Sept. fl, 1861
Aug.
Aug.
Jan.
Sept.
Jan.
Jan.
Sept-
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Aug.
Sept.
Nov.
Sept.
O ai
SI
Si
25, 1862
25, 1862
30, 1864
6, 1861
30, 1861
19, 1862
6,1861
6, 1861
6, 1861
6, 1861
6, 1861
29, 1861
6, 1861
8, 1882
6, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yes.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
I yrs.
Remarks.
Captured Sept. 1, 1861, at battle of Jones-
boro, Ga.: muutered out June 8, 1865, by
order of war Department; veteran.
Mustered out June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Killed March 19, 1865, in action at Ben-
tonvllle, N. C.
Discharged — , by order of War Dept.
Mustered out with company July 25, 1865
Died Feb. 9, 1863, at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Captured March 19,1865, at battle of Ben-
tonvllle, N. C: paroled : mustered
out June — , 1885, at Camp Chase, 0.,by
order of War Department; veteran.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of Cbicka-'
mauga, Ga.
Killed Dec. 31, 1862, in battle of
River, Tenn.
Mustered out with Co. July 25,
veteran.
Discharged Oct. 10, 1864, by order of War
Department.
Mustered out April 13, 1865, at Columbus
O., by order of War Department.
Died Oct. 9, 1863, of wounds received
Sept. 19, ; i ii batt le of Chickamauga
Died April 10, 1863, at Murfreesboro.Teu.
Mustered out With company July 25, 1865
veteran.
COMPANY G.
Mustered in Sept 19. 1861, at Findlay, O., by E. Morgan Wood, Captain 15th Infantry, U. S. A.
Mustered out July 2s, 1865, at Louisville, Ky., by Oeo. H. Tracy,
Captain 15th Infantry, U. S. A.
Captain.
31
James Porter
1st Lieut
43
Simon B. Webber . .
2d Lieut
30
Robert S. Dllwortn .
1
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24
John R. Porter . . .
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21
Herbert Humphrey.
1st Sergt
20
Robert F. McDonald.
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18
George F. Cumings .
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21
Christian B. Sholtt .
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27
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861 3 yrs
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
Captured Sept. 20, *63. at battle of Chick-
amauga, Oa.; mustered out April 13,
1865, on expiration of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 18, 1864, on expir-
ation of term of service.
Resigned Feb. 2, 1862.
Promoted to 2d Lieutenant from 1st
Seargeaut March 1, 1862; 1st Lieuten-
ant Co. I June 18, 1862.
A ppointed Seargeant from private Feb.l
1863; promoted to 2d Lieutenant June
13, 1863; mustered out March 31, l865,on
expiration of term of service. Award-
ed medal of honor by War Department
under resolution of Congress approv-
ed July 12, 1862, for special service
under General Mitchell.
Mustered as private; appoluted 1st Ser-
geant ; killed Sept. 1, 1864, in battle
of Jonesboro, Ga ; veteran.
Appointed Corporal March 17, 1864; 1st
Sergeant Sept. 15, 1861; mustered out
with company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed from Sergeant ; discharg-
ed Jan. 31,1863, on Surgeon's certificate
of disability.
Appointed from Corporal Jan. 5. 1864;
promoted to 2d Lieutenant Co. D Feb.
10, 1865; veteran.
Digitized by Google
30
Roster Twenty-First Eegiment
Names-
Rank.
Age.
William Chapman .
Sergeant
34
Robert B. Mitchell .
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29
Henry B. Thomas .
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2-1
Hamuel L. Burraan
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18
21
George McMurray .
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26
George W. Bretz . .
do.. .
21
24
Wm. H. Waltman .
'•orporal
23
Walter D. Cumings .
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22
Uriah E. Bearse . .
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20
20
Joseph McKinsey .
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24
Ltnneus Jenkins . .
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18
Jerem'h Shoemaker
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Thomas Collins . . .
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28
George W. Davis . .
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21
John 8. Trout ....
20
I soar J Bhikeman
18
(ieorere W Bvsel
do
91
William D Porter
tin
20
Jacob R. Wllfong . .
Wag'nei
20
Apger, Henry B . .
Private.
18
Archer, Franklin . .
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21
do .
24
Bowersox, Edward .
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IS
Butler, Edtuou A . .
. . do.. .
18
18
18
Date of
Entering
the Service
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2,1861
1861 ;.
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2,
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept 2,1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2,1801
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2,
Sept. 2,1861
Sept 2,1861
Sept 2, 1861
Sept 8, 1862
jOct 8, 1862
I Feb. 12, 1864
Feb. 1, 1862
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2, 1861
1861 \
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yra.
3 yrs.
3 vrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
I j rs.
J yrs.
l J mo.
3 yrs.
I yrs.
3 yrs.
i yrs.
Mustered out Sept 23,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Appointed from private Feb. 29, 1864;
mustered out Aug. 15, 1865, at Cincin-
nati. O ; veteran.
Appointed Corporal March 27, 1864; Ser-
geant April 1, 1865; mustered out with
Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal Octl, 1864; Sergeant
June 20, 1865; mustered out with Co.
July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal March 14, 1864; Ser-
geant June 20, 1865; mustered out with
Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Captured Sept 20,1863,ut battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga.; died May 21,1864, in Rebel
Prison, at Audersonvllle, Ga.
Captured Sept 20, 186S,at battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga.; died June26,1864,in Rebel
Prison at Audersonvllle, Ga.
Discharged Oct. 7, 1862, on Surgeon's cer-
tificate of disability.
Appointed Corporal — ; mustered out
Sept 28, 1864, on expiration of term of
service.
Captured Sept 19,1803, at battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga.; died March 7,1864, in Reb-
el Prison at Danville, Va.
Wounded June 9, 1864, in action near
Vining Station, Ga.; appointed Corpo-
ral April 1, 1865: mustered out with
company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co July 25, 1865; vet'ran
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865; vet'ran
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; cap-
tured , near Bcntonvtlle, N. C; pa-
roled ; mustered out June 30. 1865,
by order of War Department; veteran.
Appointed CorporalJune 20, 1865; must'd
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Captured Sept20,1863,at battle or Chick-
atnauga, Ga.; died May 22. 1864, in Reb-
el Prison at Andersonville, Ga.
Captured Sept 20,1863.at battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga.; died Aug. 31, 1864, in Reb-
el Prison at Andersonville, Ga.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
April 22, 1864, by order of War Dep't
Discharged Jan. 31, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Jan. 19, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged July 26, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Captured Sept 20.1863,at battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga,; died Aug. 5, 1864, in Reb-
el Prison at Andersonville, Ga.
Mustered out Sept 23,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged Jan. 31, 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
.Mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on expiration
of term of service.
Killed July 9, 1864, in action near Vin-
ing Station, Ga.
Died Feb. 6, 18b3, at Nashville, Tenn.
Died Jan. 10, 1863, at Nashville, Tenn.
Died Apr. 18, 1863, at Murfree8boro,Tenn
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
31
Name*.
Bartlow, Daniel D
Bond, William O .
Bensinger, William..
Rank.
Private..
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Belt*:, Peter. . . .
Brooks, George W
Bryan, Andrew B .
Bishop, Reuben H
Bartlow, Elijah 8 .
Boyer, William .
Carris, Peter C. . .
Carrts, George W .
Carr, William . . .
Copus, George . . .
Coy, Henry
Cook, Mordecai H . .
Copus, Henry . . .
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Cramer, Frederick T
Cook, George M . .
Copus, John H . .
Crosser, James . .
Cumerine, Joseph W
Cramer, William 0
Cumerine, Joseph W
Chase, George D.
Copus,. Joseph. . .
Claybaugh, Levi W
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18
Dyche, Jason A . . .
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18
Davis, William \V .
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Dlehi, Chrlstlau . .
Doolittlc, Charles W
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Date of
Entering
the Service
31
18
21
23
34
26
40
22
35
23
24
32
35
42
43*
18
18
28
If
21
20
18
lit
18
Sept. 2, 1861
Nov. 27, 1863
Sept. 2, 1861
Aug
Sept.
Sept.
\ iR. 26, 1861
Sept. 2,1861
July 25, 1862
8, 1862
Oct.
do..
20
o >
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
23, 1861
2, 1861
, 2. 1861
Sent.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Feb.
Sept.
Sept.
Remarks.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs
3 yrs.
9 mo.
8, 1862 9 mo.
on Surgeon's
on Surgeon's
2, 1861
1, 1862
24 1864
4. 1864
1, 1862
2, 1861
2, 1861
Sept.
Sept.
Jan.
Sept.
2, 1861
2, 1861
24, 1864
2, 18tfl
8 yrs
8 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
Bt. 20, 1861 3 yrs.
1, 1862 3 yrs
1,1862 3 yrs.
Aug. 14, 1862
Sept. 2, 1861
Oct.
Sept.
8, 1862
2,1861
Sept. 2, 1861
Feb. 13,1864
Jan. 30, 1864
Jan. 30,1864
Sept. 2, 1861 3 yrs.
Feb.
Sept.
4, 1864
2, 1862
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
9 mo.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
Died April 21, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
On muster-in roll, but no record of mus-
ter-out found. Awarded medal of hon-
or under resolution of Congress ap-
proved July 12, '62, for special service
under General Mitchell.
Mustered out Sept. 20.1864. at Columbus,
O.^on expiration of term of service.
Discharged May 7, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Feb. 4. 1863,
certificate of disability.
Discharged Jan. 20, 1863,
certificate of disability.
Died April 9, 1865, at David's Island,
New York Harbor: veteran.
Discharged June ft, 18«5, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on expir-
ation of term of service.
Accidentally wounded June 28, 1863, at
Manchester, Tenn. and sent to Nash-
ville, Tenn. No further record found.
Died Mar. 8, 1862, at Elizabeth town, Ky.
Died July 20, 1863, at New Albany, Ind.
Died March 4, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn.
Died June 20, 1861, at Jefferson ville, Ind.
Died Jan. 19. 1861, In Rebel Prison at
Danville. Virginia.
Died March 4, 1861, at Nashville, Tenn.
Wounded Sept. 1, '64, in battle of Joues-
boro, Ga.: absent, sick in hospital
at Nashville, Tenn.; mustered out July
25, 1865, by order War Department;
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Discharged March 4, 1862. on Surgeon's
Certificate of disability.
Discharged May 7, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Nov. 10, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Captured Sept. 20, 18«-3, at battle of
Ohlckamauga, Ga., discharged July 3,
1865, by order of War Department,
Discharged June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Sept. 23. 1864, on expira-
tion of term of service.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Captured March 19, 1865. near'Benton-
ville. N. C; mustered out June 26, '65,
at Camp Chase, O., by order of War
Department; veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 23,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Died Sept. 25, 1863, of wounds received
Sept- 20. 1863, In Battle of Chickamau-
Mustcred out with company July 25,1865
Discharged Feb. 4. 1863, on Surgeon's
crrttflmtc of disability.
Digitized by Google
32
Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Names.
Fsckcy, John C .
Foulk, William .
Foust, Honry
Griffith, David . .
Green, David . .
Hilfrich, Adam .
Hemiuger, Jonas
Hough, Henry D .
Hockenbarger, Laz
Hart man, John . .
Holleubeck, Daniel
Hatch, Harvey W
Henry, Thomas H
Haynes, Philip H .
Hicks, Solomon . .
Heekmau, John . .
Kelley, Ephraim
Kennel, Amos O
Kilpatriek, Alex J
Kelley, Ephraim A.
Leiter, David . . .
Leiter, John P . .
Lymangrover, Jere
Lano, Charles . . .
Lindsay. Thomas .
Lap*, WHllam
Monthaven, Joseph
McCormlck, Law'n'e
McClintlck.Janies H
Mitchell, Aaron B .
McKinsey, Lewis . .
McKinsey, Samuel .
Miller, David ....
Milikan, Kobert H .
Musgrove, William .
Rank.
Private.
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82
17
Date of
Entering
the Service.
Feb.
Sept.
Feb.
2,1861
1,1882 3
18 Sept 2,1861
•11
81
20
19
1H
IK
:ii
18
is
88
17
23
18
22
21
26
18
21
18
28
27
18
25
21
41
20
26
28
44
Feb.
Oct.
Feb.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Dec.
Feb.
Aug.
Jan.
Oct.
yre.
3 yrs.
1,1862
2,1861
2, 1861
8, 1862
30, 1863
4, 1864
23, 1862
yrs.
8yrs.
: yrs.
Feb. 1, 1862
29,1884
20, 1861
Sept,
Feb.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
SepU
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
Sept.
*cpt.
Feb.
Feb. 18,1864
2, 1861
8,1881
Oct.
Feb.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Sept.
Feb.
20, 1861
2, 1864
2, 1861
2, 1861
— , 1861
8, 1862
3 yre.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yre.
3 yre
3 yre.
3 yre,
3 yre.
3 yre.
3 yre.
yre.
3 yre.
3 yrs.
3 yre
3 yre.
3 yrs.
3 yre.
3 yre.
3 yre.
8 yre.
3 yre.
3 yre,
3 yre,
3 yre.
3 yrs,
9 mo
2,1861
1, 1862|3
3 yre
yre.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
On muster-in roll, but no record of
muster-out found
Capt ured Sept. 20, TO, at battle of Chick-
am auga, Ga.; died April 20, 186>, at
Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga; escaped and died
April 16, 1865 at Wilmington, N. C.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 12, 1868, on
expiration of term of service.
Killed Dec. 31, 1862, in Battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863 in battle of Chicka-
mauga, Ga.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Died Apr. 23, '63, at MurfreeBboro. Tenn.
Died May 13, 1864, at New Albany, Ind.
Died June 4, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn.
DledlDec. 15, 1863. in Rebel prison at
Danville. Virginia.
Discharged April 15, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; mustered out Feb.
8,* 65. on expiration of term of service.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865.
veteran.
Wounded July 9, 1864, in action near
Vining Station, Ga.: discharged Feb.
21, '65, by order of War Department.
Discharged July 6. 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged July 26, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered oat Sept. 23, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga ; died Apr. 10, '64 In
Rt-bel Prison at Raleigh, N. C.
Captured Sept. 20, 1883, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; mustered out Jan.
21, '65, at expiration of term of service.
War Department.
Wounded July 9, 1864, in action nc
Vining Station, Ga.: absent, sick ;
Mustered out July 5. 1865. at Colum-
bus, O , by order of War Department.
Mustered out Oct. 22,1884, on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged Oct. 20, 1864, by order of
War Department.
On muster-in roll, but no record of
muster-out found
Died May 5. 1862, at Huntsvllle, Ala.
Died July 12. 1862, at Athens, Ala.
Drafted; died Feb. 24, 1863, at Murfrees-
boro Tenn., of wounds received Dec.
81, '62. in battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Discharged, Sept. 7,~i«3 on
lJfij on
* o?d°lsabili
of oYmdUU
Discharged At
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
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NaraeH.
Nigh, Martin L
Noss, Henry. . .
Nosb, Conrad.
Oram, Henry Y . . .
Poe, George
Piffer, HUbert. . . .
Palmer, William . .
Pohner, William . .
Peterman, William .
Robb, Jacob 8 . . . .
Robinson, John . . .
Rotz, John
Rader, James ....
Shaw, Ephraim . . .
Scott, Joh n
Sultzbaugh, Fred'r'k
Shoemaker, Robt. W
Shoemaker, Beth W.
Shilling, Colli™. .
Snyder, George W.
Heltz, Samuel . . .
Thomas, Levi M . .
Thomas, John A
Thomas, Eli C. . . .
Thomas, William R
Taylor, Charles A. .
Tyner, James . . . .
Vanslckle, George W
Vangulldcr, Jerem'h
Wrltlor, William C .
Wolf, Solomon . . .
Winder, Joel ....
Wallace. Lewis . . .
Whitmore, James A
Wilson, Aaron . . .
Ward, James ....
Wilson, William D .
Wilson, William H .
Wolff", John
Wisegiver, Michael
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Oct,
Date of
Entering
the Service.
2, 1861
20, 1861
Sept 2, 1861
Kept.
Fob.
Sept.
Sept.
Feb.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct,
Oct.
Feb.
Oct.
Sept.
Oct.
Sept.
2, 1861
1, 1802
2, 1861
2, 1861
22, 1864
2, 1861
2, 1861
8, 1862
8, 1862
8, 1864
8, 1862
2, 1861
8, 1862
2, 1861
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
9 mo.
0 mo
yrs.
mo.
yrs.
mo,
3 yrs.
Feb. 1, 1861
Dec. 23, 1863
Sept. 2,1861
Feb. 24, 1864
Sept. 2,1861
Dec, 5,1863
Nov. 27, 1863
Sept. 2, 1861
Feb. 1, 1862
Sept. 6,1862
Sept,
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Sept.
Sept,
Sept.
Sept.
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
8, 1862
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2, 1861
Feb 1, 1862
Sept. 2, 1861
11
3 yrs.
8 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yw,
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
0 mo,
3 yrs,
3 yre,
3 yrs.
3 yre.
3 yre,
3 yrs.
3 yre,
8 yre.
Died Nov. 19, 1861 at Hazel Green, Ky.
Discharged July 26, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Oct. 21, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Died Jan. 19, 1862. at Kacon Creek, Ky.
Died April 2, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn.
Died Dec. 81, 1861, at Louisville, Ky.
Discharged July 21, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Discharged June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Sent. 26, 1864, on expir-
ation of term of service.
Drafted: mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Drafted: mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Absent sick. May 27, 1861; mustered out
July 25, 1865 by order of War Dept.
Drafted: mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Died Dec. 13, 1862. at Louisville, Ky., of
wounds received in action.
Drafted: died Jan. 25, 1863, at Murfrees-
horo, Tennesaee.
Died Feb. 3. 1863, at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
of wounds received Dec. 31, 1862, in
battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Mustered out with company July 25,1805
Mustered out with company July 25.1865
On muster-in roll, but no record of
muster-out found.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Captured Sept. 20,1863 at battle of Chlck-
amauga, Ga.; mustered out Sept. 29,
1864, by order of War Department.
Absent, sick ; mustered out July 25,
1865, bv order of War Department.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Killed Jan. 2, 1863, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Discharged Feb. 1, 1863, by order of War
Department.
Wounded July 9, 1861, in action near
Vining Station. Ga.: mustered out
Aug. 3, 1865, at Springfield, 111., by or-
der of War Department.
Died Dec. 8, 1861, at Louisville, Ky.
Discharged, Nov. 13, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Sept, 23, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Aug. 7. 1863, on explra-
tlou of term of service.
Killed Jan. 2, 1863, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Transferred to 1st U. S. V. V. Engineers
Aug. 15, 1864: veterau.
Died Dec. 18, 1861, at Louisville, Ky.
Wounded Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga, No further record
found.
Died Oct, 25, 1862. at Nashville, Tenn.
Died July 22. 1862, at Athens, Ala.
Died Nov. 2, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn.
Died June 3, '83, at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Names.
Wade, John ....
Whaley, Cyrus E .
Zoebaugh, John B
Zoebaugh, Wm H.
Jerry Murphy. . .
Rank.
Private.
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
Feb. 25, 1864 9 yrs.
IS
Dec. 2»,
Sept. 2,
1861
9 yrs
i yrs.
8 yrs.
Sept. 2, 1881
May 15, 1863 3 yrs.
Remarks.
Killed July 9, 1884, in action near Vin-
Ing Station, Ga.
Died Jan. 27, 188% at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged June 19, 1882. on Surgeon's
Certificate of disability.
Colored under cook; mustered out with
company July 25, 1863.
COMPANY H.
Mustered la Sept 19. 1881, at Flndlav, O., by E. Morgan Wood, Captain 15th Infantry, U. S. A.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, at Ixnilsvllle, K~y., by Geo. H. Tracy,
Captain 15th Infantry, U. 8. A.
MiloCaton
Captain
James L. Curry . .
James I. Bumpus .
Augustus Besanson .
Joab Squire, Jr . . .
William A. Pryer . .
Robert Buffum . . .
Christopher Grundy
Ebenezef Donaldson Sergeant
John Hoover
Silas McDonald . .
Henry R. Skinner
Lafayette Hale . .
Eugene Brisbln . .
John O Dubbs. . .
Hiram Henderson
William H. Barber .
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27
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19
Sept, 19, 1861
3 yrs.
Sept. 19, 1861
Ai)g. 29, 1861
Aug. 9,1881
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2, 1881
Sept.
Sept,
Sept.
Sept.
2, 1861
2, 1881
2, 1861
2, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
1 yrs,
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
Sept. 2, 1861 3 yrs
Sept. 2, 1861 8 yrs.
Sept. 2, 1861 3 yrs
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
Captured Sept. 20, 1861, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; returned to duty
May 8, 1865; reinstated as veteran by
Special Order No. 121, War Dept., Ad-
jutant General's Office, from Sept. 19,
1864, with rank from Sept. 19, 1861;
resigned June 5, 1865.
Promoted to Captain Co. A Dec. 29, 1862.
Promoted from 2d Lieutenant Co I Dec.
20, 1862; resigned May 16 1865.
Promoted from 1st Sergeant. Co. C Feb.
15, 1865; mustered out with company
July 25, 1865.
Resigned March 10. 1862.
Promoted from 1st Sergeant May 9, 1862;
resigned Feb 15, 1861.
Promoted from private April 24, 1863;
resigned May 1, 1864. Awarded medal
of honor by War Dept , under resolu-
tion of Congress approved July 12, 1862
for special servicefunder Gen. Mitchell
Mustered as private; appointed Ser-
geant Dec. 11, 1863; 1st Sergeant April
I, 1865; mustered out with company
July 25, 1865; veteran.
Mustered out Sept. 19,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Appolntod from Corporal ; mustered
out Sept, 19, 1864, on expiration of
term of service.
Appointed from Corporal ; killed
Doc. 31, '62, in battle of Stone River.Ten
Appointed from Corporal Feb. 1, 1865;
mustered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal Jan 1, 1864;Sorgeant
April 1, 1865; mustered out with com-
pany July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; Ser-
geant June 4. 1865; mustered out with
company July 25, 1H15; veteran.
Died Oct. 4. 1863, at Chattanooga, Tenn ,
of wounds received Sept. 20. lHCi, iu
battle of Chlckamauga, Ga.
Mustered as private, appointed as Ser-
geant — ; wounded July 9 1864, In hc-
tlon near Vlnlng Station, Ga.; absent
— ; mustered out July 25, 1865 by or-
der of War Department; veteran.
Appointed Corporal Jan. 1. 1864; Ser-
geant Apr. 1, 1885, mustered out July
25, 1865 by order of War Dept,; veteran.
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
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Names.
Joseph Power .
Robert Black .
John W. Barber. .
George W. Barber
Jonas W. Daish .
Edward K niter
John C Swartwout .
Ib'c Van Valkenberg
Silas S. Daish ....
William Middleton .
Alfred D. Searles .
Addison Hearles . .
J nines H. Brlsblu .
William Deputy
Wash'g'n Henderson
John Carder
Amanders, Michael .
Aller. William R. .
Alspach, David D .
Barber, James M . .
Burchstead, James .
Brook man, William
Brown, Daniel M . .
Burkhart, Frauds H
Bufeh, David
Brisbln, Levi . . . .
BulllM, John R. . . .
Burdett, L«>wis . . .
Burdelt, George . .
Brlsbin, Albert . . .
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SepL
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Sept.
SepL
SepL
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
2, 1861
2, 18111
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1801
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept.
Sept.
2, 1861
2, 1861
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
2, 1861
2, 1861
2,1861
2, 1861
3, 1862
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2, 1801
Feb. 17, 1864
Feb. 2. 1864
Sept. 2, 1861
SepL 2,1861
SepL 2, 18«1
Sept. 2, 1801
Feb. 15, 1K64
Feb. 15, 1861
Feb. 20, 1864
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3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
J yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
S yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
Promoted from Q,. M. Sergeant April 1
1865; veteran.
Appointed from Corporal — ; transfer-
red to Veteran Reserve Corps OcL 31,
1863, by order of War DepartmenL
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864, at Atlanta,
Ga.. on expiration of term of service.
Appointed Corporal Apr. 1, 1865; muster-
ed out with company July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Appointed Corporal Apr. 1, 1865; muster-
ed out with company July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Appointed Corporal Apr. 1, 1865; muster-
ed out with company July 25, 1865;
y pi ,£rnn •
Appointed Corporal Apr. 1, 1865; muster-
ed out with company July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Appointed Corporal Apr. 1, 1865; muster-
ed out with company July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Appointed Corporal Apr. 1, 1865; muster-
ed out with company July 25, 1865;
vet* (J H| [i
Appointed Corporal June 4. 1865; mus-
tered out with company July 25, 186">;
veteran.
Died July 5, 1864, in hospital at Colum-
bus, Ohio.
Died Oct. 5, 1868 at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Discharged May 26, 1862 at Louisville. Ky
on Surgeon's Certificate of disability.
Captured SepL 20, '63 at battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga.; died May 6, 1865, In Rebel
Prison at Andersonvtlle; Ga.
Discharged Aug. 29, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out SepL 19, 1864 on expiration
of term of service.
Killed June 29, 1864 in action near Ken-
esaw Mountain, Ga.
Died , in camp at Green River, Ky.
Drowned July 3, 1863, In Stone River,
T<?UDC8866.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Cbickamauga, Ga.; discharged Nov.
18, 1864, on Surgeon's Certificate of
disability.
Killed SepL 20, 1863, In battle of Chicka-
iauga. Ga.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with co\upauy July 25.1865
Reduced from Sergeant Apr. 1, 1864; ab-
sent — ; mustered out July 25. 1865, by
order of War Department; veteran.
Died Oct. 26, 1863 in hospital at Steven-
son, Ala,, of wounds received Sept. 19,
1863 lu battle of Chickamauga, Ga.
Died Jan. 18, 1863 in hospital at Mur-
freesboro, Tenn. of wounds received
Dec. 31, '62 in battle of Stone River.Ten.
Discharged March 26, 1862, at Louisville,
Ky., on 8urgeon*s certificate of dis-
ability.
Died May 11, 1864, at Graysvllle. Ga.
Died April 10, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn.
Absent, sick — : mustered out July
25, 1865, by order of the War Depart-
menL
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Period of
Service
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3 yrs.
22
Sept. 2, 1801
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44
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Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yrs.
19
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18
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9 mo.
21
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Sept, 2, 1861
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27
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3 yrs.
18
Feb. 20, 1804
3 yrs.
36
Sept. 2, 1861
8 yrs.
45
Aug. 16, 1862
3 yrs.
27
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yrs.
19
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yrs.
19
Oct. 8, 1862
9 mo.
43
Sept, 2, 1861
3yre.
41
Oct. 8, 1802
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27
Oct 8, 1862
9 mo.
22
Sept. 2,1861
8 yrs.
29
Sept. 2,1861
3 yrs.
20
Sept 2,1861
a yrs.
18
Feb. 20. J864
3 yrs.
28
Oct 8,1802
9 mo.
24
HeDt. 2. 1861
3 yrs.
20
Oct. 8, 1862
9 mo.
28
Feb. 28, 1864
3 yrs.
20
Sept 2, 1861
3 yrs.
22
Sept 2, 1861
3 yrs.
29
Sept 2,1861
3 yrs.
Names
fiumber, Curtis L . .
Brisbln, Francis M .
Bugby, Calvin .
Butler, John M
Cornell, George . . .
Cantner, Irwin . . .
Crawford, Johnson .
Calkins, Alvery . .
Caster, Thomas W
Castle, Malbron
Rank.
Combs, Oyer B .
Cavan, John F .
Dalsh, Edson U .
Diamond, James
Dean, James F .
Durkee, Alva . .
Everett, Sylvester T.
Ellsworth, Freeman.
Edgar, Jacob B . . .
Fowler, William W.
Foltz, Tobias, H. . .
Flnklnbinder, Dav'd
Fellers, Andrew. .
Foreman, John . .
Gingery, Abraham
Gunter, George M .
Gray, William . .
Graut, Alonzo . .
Hartmau, Henry .
Hollls, Charles W.
1 1 nil, William. . . .
Huff, Benjamin I . .
Heusted, Harvey . .
Hunter, Walter F. .
Hamilton, John P. .
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Captured Nov. 29, 1864; mustered out at
New York June 7, 1885, by order of
War Department.
Transferred to Co.K, 18th U. S. Infantry
April 25, 1863, by order of War De-
partment
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Cbickamauga. Ga. No further record
found.
Killed July 9, 1864, In action near Vin-
ing Station, Ga.; veteran.
Drafted; mustered out A ug. 3, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Drafted; died May 8, 1863 In hospital at
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Died Dec. 30, 1861. at Weston, O.
On muster-In roll; veteran. No further
record found.
Died April II, 1861. In hospital at Grays-
ville, Ga.; veteran.
Died June 14, 1861, at Nashville, Tenn.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
iDled June 11, 1862. in hospital at Louis-
ville, Ky.
Discharged Marcb 30, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Died Aug 25, 1804„of wounds received
July 22, 1864, In action near Atlanta,
Georgia.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Died Feb. 15, 1863, In hospital at Mur-
freeslioro, Tenn.
Mustered out June 20, 186>, at Louisville
Ky.. on expiration of term of service.
Mustered out Sept 19,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 3, 18U3, on
expiration of term of service.
Discharged March 17, 1863, on Hurgeon's
certificate of disability.
Drafted; discharged March 17, 1863, on
Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Drafted; captured Sept 2. 1863, at battle
of Chlckamauga, Ga. No further
record found.
Killed May 1, 1862, in action at Pulaski,
Tenn.
Died June 15, 1862, in hospital at Bacon
Creek Kv
Discharged Oct 4, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
Mar, 9, 1865, by order of War Dept.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 8, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Reduced from Corporal May 11, 1864:
mustered out July 25, 1865, by order of
War Department; veteran.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 3, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Killed Sept 1, 1864, in battle of Jones-
boro, Ga.
Killed Jan. 2, 1863, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Discharged Feb. 4, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Nov. 22, 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability .
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Names.
Hoobler, Henry. .
Henderson, Geo. O
Kromer, John H. .
Krill, Frederick M.
Lon%, William H .
Lytle, David ....
M aless, Jobn H . . .
MorriHon, John H. .
Mowers, William . .
McCombs, Jacob . .
MoClellan, Fergus .
Muffley, George . . .
McCracken, John T.
McCrery. John . . .
McCrery, Mars . . .
Oaks, Henry 8 . . . .
Peters, Tillman . . .
Penny father, Sam. J.
Pepple, Samuel F, .
Pepple Reuben G . .
Phenix, Abraham H.
Rtgg, Freeman
Rlgg, Hiram .
Soush, James K .
Smith, Joslah . .
Sullivan, James
Smith, George . .
Springer, Lea nder
Sterling, Henry . .
Shark, Henry . . .
Sholes, Henry . . .
Stewart, Alexander .
Smith, Phillip. . . .
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21
28
18
19
2-5
24
23
23
24
25
18
41
24
18
24
24
21
18
21
HI
23
U
18
25
23
19
18
21
19
18
33
23
Date of
Entering
the Service
Sept- 1, 1862
Sept. 1,1802
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept. 2,1861
Sept. 2, 1861
Feb.
Feb.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Oct,
Sept.
Feb.
Sept.
Sept.
Feb.
Sept.
Sept.
19, 1864
11, 1864
2, 1861
2, 1861
2, 1861
2. 1861
8, 1862
5, 1862
25, 1884
2, 1801
2, 1811
24, 1864
2, 1801
2, 1861
Feb. 23,1864
Feb. 23, 1864
Sept. 2, 1861
Feb. 19,1804
Feb. 19,1864
Sept. 2, 1861
Sept.
Sept.
Sept-
Sept.
Sept.
Oct.
Oct.
Aug.
2, 1861
2, 1801
2, 1801
2, 1801
2,1861
8, 1802
8, 1802
12, 1802
11
J*
Oct. 12, 1802
Mar. 4, 1865
3yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
I yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
9 mo.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
9 mo.
9 mo.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Remarks.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
Apr. 27, 1864. by order of War Dept.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps,
, by order of War Department.
Killed Dec. 81, 1862, In battle of Stone
River, Tenn,
Captured Sept 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga. No further record
found.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga,; died Jan. 16, 1864 In
Rebel Prison at Danville, Va.
Mustered out with company July 25,1805
Died May 24, 1864 at Tyuer's Station,
Tenn.
Mustered out Sept. 19,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Died Nov. 28, 1864, in Rebel Prison at
Andersonville, Ga.; vetemn.
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Died Sept, 11, 1883, at Nashville, Tenn.
Drafted; died May 26, 1863 In hospital at
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Discharged Nov. 18, 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Jan. 12. 1805, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
Sept. 30, 1803, by order of War Dept.
Discharged July 25, 1865, by order of
War Department-
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Absent, sick ; mustered out July 25,
1865, by order of War Department;
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1665
Mustered out with company July 25,1805
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; died June 30, 1863,
in Rebel Prison at Andersonville, Ga.
Mustered out with company July 25.1805
Died July 27, 1804, In Rebel Prison at
Andersonville, Ga.
Captured Sept. 20. 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; died Aug. 14, 1864,
in Rebel Prison at Andersonville, <ia.
Mustered out Sept. 19. 1864, on expira-
tion of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 19, 1861, on expiration
of term of service.
Killed July 9. 1864, In battle near Vln-
Ing Station, Ga.
Died Feb. 16, 1883, in hospital at. Mur-
Freesboro, Tenn., of wounds received
Dec. 31, '62 In battle of Stone Rlver.Ten.
Died Nov. 25, 1861, In hospital at Cincin-
nati, Ohio.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 18, 1863, on
expiratlou of term of service.
Drafted; discharged April 20, 1803, by
order of War Department.
Dlod Aug. 1<», 1804, at Nashville, Tenn>
of wounds received July 9, 1864, in bat-
tle near Vinlng Station, Ga.
Absent, sick ; mustered out July 25,
1805, by order of War Department.
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Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Names*
Rank.
<
Date of
Entering
the Service.
C o
5 >
— u
5*
Tnvlor .Irmics .
Private..
20
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yre.
Tavlor William
. . do.. .
28
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yre.
. . do.. .
18
Feb. 23, 1804
3 yre.
Thomas, Robert P .
. . do.. .
18
Feb. 25, 1864
3 yre.
Todd, Joseph ....
. . do.. .
27
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yre.
VflllTlLKHe! lteil 1 H ' 1 1
. . do.. .
18
Sept. 2, 1881
3 yre.
Vogle, N i " ■ ] 1 f 1 1 : 1 s ...
. . do.. .
20
Sept* 2, 1861
3 yre.
Wick ham, John C. .
. . do.. .
10
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yre.
Wickham, Albert R,
. . do.. .
18
Aug. 12, 1862
3 yre.
Waruer, Liberty . .
. . do.. .
10
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yre.
Webb, Thomas J . .
. . do.. .
■M
Aug. 14, 1862
3 yre.
Willnelm, Ueorge H
. . do.. .
Is
b eb. 10, 1864
3 yre.
Wlsglver, Michael .
. . do.. .
23
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yre.
Whitne, Ezra, N . .
. . do.. .
24
Sept. 2,1861
8 yre.
Ward, Ira
. . do.. .
20
Sept. 2, 1861
3 yre.
37
Oct. 8, 1862
0 mo.
Remarks.
Killed July 0, 1864, in battle near Vln-
Ing Station, Ha.
Killed Jan, 2, 1863, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Died June 30, 1861, at Camp Denuison,
Ohio.
Captured Aug. 25, 1864, In action near
Atlanta, Ua. No further record found.
Discharged Dec. 20, 1864, by order of
War Department; veteran.
Mustered out with Com'y July 25, 1865;
veteran.
Killed Dec. 31, 1862, at battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Mustered out Sept. 10,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Captured Sept. 20. 1863 at battle of Chlck-
amauga, Ua.; mustered out May 26,
1865, at Columbus, O., by order of War
Department.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ua.
Discharged Jan. 10, 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Absent ; mustered out July 25, 1865,
by order of War Department
Transferred to Co. U, Jan. 1, 1862, by or-
der of War Department.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ua.; died Sept. 20, 1864, in
Rebel prison at Andereonville, Ua.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ua.; died Oct. 6, 1864, In
Rebel Prison at Andereonville, Ua.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 13, 1863, on
expiration of term of service
Mustered in Sept. 1!
COMPANY I.
L)., by W. Nelson, 1
, at Ijoulsville, Ky., u y
Captain 15th Infantry, IT. S. A.
861, at Findlay. O., by W. Nelson, Brlgadier-Ueneral, U. S. A. Mustered
out July 25, I86.1, at Louisville, Ky., by Ueo. H. Tracy,
David Uibbs
Charles H. Vantine .
Captain.
. do.. .
44
27
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
23
Sept. 19, 1861
3 yre.
Amos E. Wood . . .
IstLleut,
22
Sept. 10, 1861
3 yre.
Roberts. 1 HI wort h .
. . do.. .
26
Aug. 20, 1861
3 yre.
John H. Bo'ton . .
. . do.. .
On
Sept. 6, 1861
3 yrs.
James Q. Bumpus. .
2d Lieut.
28
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yre.
Ueorge L. Cleyhorn .
. . do.. .
20
Aug. 20, 1861
3 v re.
Resigned Jan. 31, 1862.
Promoted from 1st Lieutenant Feb. 8,
1862; resigned Dec. 10, 1863.
Promoted from 1st Lieut. Co. F, Feb. 20,
1864; appoiuted Act. Asst. Quarter-
master ; mustered out Aug. 3, 1865.
Promoted from 2d Lieutenant Feb. 8,
1862; died June 14, 1863, at Murfrees-
boro, Tenn.
Promoted to 2d Lieutenant from Ser-
geant Mar. I, 1863; to 1st Lieutenant
June 13, 1863; killed June 27, 1863 in
battle ofKeneHaw Mountain, Ua.
Promoted from Sergeant Co. F, May 18.
1865; mustered out with company
July 25, 1865
Promoted from 1st Sergeut Feb. 8, 1862,
to 1st Lieutenant Company H, Dec.
20. 1862.
Appointed 1st Sergeant from Sergeant
Jan. 20. 1862; promoted to 2d Lieuten-
ant Dec. 26, 1862; captured Sept- 20,
1803, at battle of Chlckamauga, Ua.
mustered out Feb. 8, 1865; on expira-
tion of term of service.
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Omo VOLUNTEER Infantry.
39
Names.
Matthew P. Culican.
Michael Rice . . .
Russell Rice ....
John M. Rice . . .
Rank.
1st Sergt
Sergeant
. .do..
. .do..
Preston Rice
Logan Mezener . . .
Martin Rowland . .
Robert H. Caldwell. .
George W. Smith
Joshua Rogers. .
Maxw'll C. Reynolds
Alenson J. Veon .
Washington D.Smltb
George Smith . . .
William Willey.. .
William H. Cheney
David Rrett ....
Charles Tyler . . .
Warren Rarncs . . .
Windsor C. Perse . .
Jacob P. Frederick .
James M. Parker . .
Joseph Hlgglns
Philander Rose
Edward Fields
Noah S. Jones
Alfred Dean
Isaac Fellers
George Billings . . .
. . do..
. . do.
. .do.
. . do.
. .do.
do.,
. . do..
. . do..
. . do..
. .do..
. . do..
. . do..
. .do..
. do.
do..
Corporal
23
. . do.. .
21
. . do.. .
25
. . do.. .
22
. .do...
18
. do...
21
. . do.. .
25
18
. do.. .
Music! 'n
is
21
23
34
26
20
10
20
24
25
Date of
Entering
the Service.
39
25
21
28
22
18
18
18
20
84
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29. 1861
it
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
Remarks.
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs
ail. 161 3 yrs.
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs,
\ug. 29, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
Aug.
29, 1861
29, 1861
29, 1861
29, 1861
29, 1861
29, 1861
29, 1861
29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs.
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 18*1
Aug. 24, 1862 8 yrs
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs
Sept, 6, 1861 3 yrs
Aug. 29, 1861 3 yrs
I yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3>rs
I yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
Appointed Corporal Feb. 26. 1864; 1st
Sergeant Oct.il, 1864;niustered out with
company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Mustered out Jan. 17, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out. Sept, 23, 1864, on expir-
ation of term of service.
Appointed from t'orporal ; mustered
out Sept. 23, 1864, on expiration of
term of service.
Appointed corporal Feb. 26, 1861; Ser-
geant Mar. 1, 18K5; mustered out with
company July 25, )Wa>; veteran.
Appointed Corporal March 9, 1861; Ser-
geant April 1, 1865, mustered out with
company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal March 5, 18(15; Ser-
geant April 1, 1865; mustered out with
company Jul v 25, 1865; veteran.
Died Feb. 8, 1863, of wounds received
Dec. 31, 1862, in battle of Stone River,
Tennessee.
Captured Sept, 20, 1863, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; died Sept, 10, '61 in
Rebel prison at Anderson vllle, Ga.
Mustered as private; appointed Sergeant.
; captured Sept. 20, 1863, at bat t ie of
Chickamauga, Ga. No further record
found.
Appointed Corporal ; killed Dec. 31,
1862, In battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Appointed Corporal — ; killed Dec. 31,
1862, in battle of Stone River, Tcnn.
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1865; mus-
tered out with Co. July 25,1865; vet'ran
Appointed Corp. April 1, 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 1. 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 1. 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal ; died Jxily 1, *64
in Rebel prison at Danville, Va.
Appointed Corporal ; died Sept. 27,
1H63; of wounds received Sept. 20, 18ti3,
In battle of Chickamauga, Ga.
Discharged Feb. 21, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability
Discharged Sept. 18. 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Appointed Corporal -
Veteran Reserve C
transferred to
orps March 11, 1864,
by order of War Department.
Appointed Corporal ; killed Sept, 20,
1863, In battle of Chickamauga, Ga.
Appointed Corp. April 1, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corporal March 9, 1864; dis-
charged Nov. 29, 1864, for wounds re-
ceived June 24, 1864 in action near
Kenesaw Mountain, Ga.: veteran.
Appointed Corporal April 1, 1K65; dis-
charged June 5, 1865, by order of War
Department.
Appointed Corporal ; captured Sept.
20, 1863 at battle of Chickamauga, Ga.
No further record found.
Mustered out Dec. 7, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Absent, sick ; mustered out July 25,
1865, by order of War Department.
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40
Roster Twenty-First Regiment
Names.
Rank.
Age.
T~\n . r\ a #
Date or
Entering
the Service.
-•
Period of
Service
William U l.'inl-
\> ill lam tl. r inK . .
\V r ufr f nnr
» hk ner
21
\ nir OO Dtftl
.vug. ~it, inoi
3 yrs.
A ][<ni'ri likli n
AlCOrQ, JODII ....
Prl valp
III Vdlc..
18
A nir 2fl IRA]
3 yrs.
Anderson, John . . .
. . do.. .
2ij
Aug. 29, 1861
U jf M 13.
Ames, jjyman ....
tin
. • CIO.. .
20
A i,ir OA IRR9
3 yrs.
A m oe Tin via
18
A hit *>4 ia*{«»
Ames, Lysander . .
. . do.. .
22
Aug. 25, 1882
3 yrs.
Black, Isanc
. do.. .
21
20
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Ruffington, George .
. . do.. .
19
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
\l 1 n i 1 1\ Ii"Vi i'i 1 i tin
tin
30
1 yr.
Rrumlev, Glenn . .
. . do.. .
IK
44
Aur. 29, 1861
Aug. 29. 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
t»cHr», narvey
tin
'57
Of
\ i , fw OO lOiil
.Yklg. IDOl
3 yrs.
Bond, Amos K. . . .
Bennett, James F. .
. . do.. .
. . do.. .
18
21
Jan. 30, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
im Hen, r5iineon. . . .
Bryant, George W. .
An
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23
Feb. 23, 1861
3 yrs.
A VI*K
w J I8i
Beach, John J
Buffi njiton, George .
Kuril (>tt Inlin
. . do.. .
. . do.. .
IK
23
Feb. 13,1861
Mar. 21, 1865
.AUK. lo"l
3 VI'K
I yr.
a y in.
Pnnflolrl W- Mi 'i in I:
' .III III 1.1, V» MM. till IV.
tin
27
A nrr 9Q 1 Rf, 1
3 yrs.
i'l
ii>
Jan. 25, 1861
*> j 1 o.
Chase, George I>.. . .
. . do.. .
ill
Feb. 10,1861
•> J ID'
Creglon, Obedlah . .
. . do.. .
2">
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
Caldwell, John. . . .
. . do.. .
18
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
Draper, Edmund . .
. . do.. .
20
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
Decker, William . .
. . do.. .
18
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
Easterly, William. .
. . do.. .
IS
Aug. 29, 1861
8 yrs.
. . do.. .
21
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
Fltzglbbon, John . .
. . do.. .
18
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
Furguson, Archibald
. . do.. .
IS
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
18
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
Gephart, Philip.. . .
. . do.. .
18
Aug. 29, 1861
3 yrs.
Remarks.
On detached duty ; mustered out
July 25. *65, by order of War Dept.
Wounded Sept, 1, 1864 In battle of
Jonesboro, Ga.; mastered out Dec. 17.
1861, at Columbus, O., by order of
War Department.
Discharged March 16, 1863, for wounds
received Jan. 2, 1863, in battle of
Stoue River, Tenn.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863. at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga., discharged June 5,
1865, by order of War Department.
Discharged June 5, 1865, by order of War
Department,
Discharged June 5, 180"», by order of War
Department,
Mustered out Nov. 4, 1864, at Columbus,
O., by order of War Dept.
Mustered out Sept 23, 1861, on expiration
of term of service.
Absent, sick ; mustered out July 25,
1865, by order of War Dept.
Died Nov. 18, '61, near Paint vllle, Ky.
Died Jan. 31, 1863, at Murfreesboro,
Tennessee.
Died Oct 2, 1863 of wounds received
Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of Chickamau-
ga, Ga.
Died Apr. 4, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Dlsehnreed , on Surgeon's certifi-
cate of disability.
Died Feb. 1, 1865, in hospital at Louis-
ville, Ky.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; died Jan. 7. 1865. in
Camp Parole Hospital, Annapolis,
Md., after exchange
Absent, sick , at Columbus, O.; mus-
tered out July 25. 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out with company July 2i,
1803.
Wounded Sept, 1, 1861, In battle of
Jonesboro, Ga.; mustered out with
company July 2% 1805.
Discharged . on Surgeon's certifi-
cate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
Jan. 1. 1861, by order of War Dept-
M ustered out Sep. 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Discharged Feb. 21, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
M ustered out Sept, 23,1861, on expiration
of term of service.
Prisoner of war ; mustered out June
9. IS65, at Camp Chase, O., by order of
War Deyartment; veteran.
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1864, on explra-
of term of service.
Discharged June 28, 186.), by order of
War Department; veteran.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of Chick.
amaugu, Ga.
Discharged — , on Surgeon's certifi-
cate of disability.
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
41
Nam es.
Harrison, Davis W .
Hissong, John F . .
Hays, George W. . .
Harrison, Andrew W
Hill, James
Hutchinson, Philson
Hennlng, John T .
Harrison, Isaac . .
Ingraham, Alex.. . .
Ingraham, Oliver.. .
Ingraham, Ethan.. .
Jackson, Ellas 8. . .
Jones, George ....
Rank.
Private.
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do..
do.
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Jackson, Philip.
Kane Henry. . . .
Kramer, Richard
Rating, Garret. .
Klnmp, Gottlieb . .
Lee, George D
Lear, Anthony, . . .
Linton, Samuel . . .
Lane, Stephen . . .
Loug, Philander . .
Lanuing, David. . .
Manahan, Jefferson.
McCarty, John. . .
Myers, George. . .
Morrllls, James . .
Mllll8er, Andrew J. ,
Markle, Volney A. .
Manahan, Thomas .
Moore, Samuel. . . .
McNeal, William . .
do.,
do.,
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do.
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32
19
18
18
21
Date of
Entering
the Service.
Aug. 29, 1861
Jan. 21,1861
Feb. 10, 1864
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 26, 1861
Aug. 14, 1862
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
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21
19
18
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19
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18
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Aug. 29,
1861 3
18613
Aug. 20, 1862
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Feb. 25, 1864
Jan. 20, 1864
Fob. 24, 18K4
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 26,
Aug. 25, 1862
Sept, 6,1861
Aug. 29,
Aug. 29, 1861
Feb. 11,1861
Aug. 29, 1861
30 ! J an. 28, 1864
18
18
19
a
Jan. 15,1861
Aug. 25, 1862
Aug. 25, 1862
Aug. 25, 1862
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yre
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
8 yrs
yrs,
yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
J yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
yre
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
Remarks.
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1864, on expira-
tion of term of service.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Discharged , on Surgeon's certificate
of disability.
Discharged March 26, 1861, for wounds
received Sept. 20, 1863, In battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.
Discharged May 18. 1864, for wounds re-
celvedSept. 20, 1863, in battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga.
Discharged , on Surgeon's certificate
of disability.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of
Chickamauga, Ga.; died Sept. 18, 1864,
in Rebel Prison at Andersonville, Ga.
Absent, sick — ; mustered out Sept. 20,
1864, at Columbus, <> , by or order of
War Department.
Captured Feb. 16, 1865, near Lexington,
8. C; mustered out June 9, 1865, at
Camp Chase, O., by order of War De-
partment; veteran.
Discharged June 22. 1864. for wounds re-
ceived Sept. 20, 1863, In battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga.
Killed Jan. 2, 1863, In battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Discharged Aug. 4, 1862, for wounds re-
ceived Nov 8, 1861, in battle of Ivy
Mountain, Ky.
Discharged June 5, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out Sent 23, 1864, on expir-
ation of term of service.
Absent, sick ; mustered out July 28,
1805, by order of War Department.
Killed Sept, 20, 1863, in battle of Chick-
amanga, Ga.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Died May 18, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Discharged May 19, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Discharged June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Mustered out Dec. 7, 1864, on expiration
of term of service. (See Co. F.)
Mustered out Sept. 28,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1864, on explra-
of term of service.
Killed Sept. 1, 1864, in battle of Jones-
boro, Ga.
Appointed Corporal April 1. 1865; re-
duced June 15, 1865; mustered out with
company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Absent, sick -mustered out July 25,
1865, by order of War Department.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Died Aug. 17. 1864, in Rebel Prison at
Andereonvllle, Ga.
Discharged June 5, 1865, by order of War
Department.
Dlscharced June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department-
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Roster Twenty-First Regiment
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Names
Myere, Charles
Peet, John F. .
Preston, Hiram
Preston, Franklin
Rice, Ezeklel . . .
Rhinebart, William.
R?er. Henry
Roush, Thomas . . .
Rood, William. . . .
Reynolds, James . .
Holder, Andrew. . . .
Swab, John
Spade, Abraham . .
Siefeld, Henry . . .
Shoemaker, Absalom
Sweet, Timothy . . .
Sweet, Henry ....
Sams, Ell
Stacey, John P. . .
Shell, John ....
Sams, Levi
Trout, Sylvanus W .
Travis, Henry C. . . .
Tryon, Charles . . .
Wainwrlght, Evers'n
Wallace, Abraham
Wight, Lyman . .
Wight, Daniel.. . .
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
Aug. 29, 1861
Dec 29,1863
Aug. 19, 1862
Jan. 1, 1862
Aug. 29, 1861
Feb. 24. 1864
Oct. 7, 1864
Aug. 29, 1861
Feb. 26, 1864
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Oct. 7, 1864
June 1, 1862
June 1. 1862
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Jan. 30, 1864
Aug. 29, 1861
Jan. 30, 1864
Jan. 30,1861
Aug. 29. 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Aug. 28, 1862
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Aug. 29, 1861
3yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8yre.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3:yrs.
3 yrs.
lyr.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
8 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
Remarks.
mustered
of
8 yrs
Syrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga»; died Aug. 22, 1861,
in Rebel prison at AnderBonville, Oa,
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Discharged Aug. 6, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disabilit y.
Discharged July 3, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Reduced from Corporal -
out Sept. 23, 1864, on
term or service.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865.
Mustered out with company July 25, 1865
Discharged Dec. 27, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Aug. 2, 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Died June 14, *63.of wounds received Jan
2, 1863, in battle of Stone River, Tenn.
Mustered out Sept. 23. 1864, on expir-
ation of term of service.
Mustered out Sept 23, 1864, on explratior
of term of service.
Mustered out Sept. 23, 1864 on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered out July 25, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Died June 7, '63 at Murfrecsboro, Tenn.
Died June 17, '63 at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Died March 11, 1864 at Louisville, Ky.
Discharged Aug. 2, 1863, for wounds re-
ceived Jan. 2, 1863, in battle of Stone
River, Tennessee.
Discharged May 17, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Captured Sept. 20,
Chlckamauga, Ga.
found.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
Died Aug. 14, 1861, of wounds received
Aug. 12, 1864, in action near Atlanta,
Georgia.
Mustered out Sept. 28, 1864, on expiration
of term of Bervice.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ga. , , „. ,
Killed Sept- 20, 1863, in battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ga.
Died Aug. 16, 1864, in Rebel prison at
Richmond, Va.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; mustered out Apr.
13, 1885, at Columbus, O., on expiration
of term of service,
18rt3, at battle of
No further record
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
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COMPANY K.
Mustered In Sept 19. 1861, at Flndlay, O., by E. Morgan Wood, Captain 15th Infantry, U.
Mustered 7 out Ju>y£>, J*^ »J Kfantry 8 ^"* A* H * TnC7,
Names.
Silas S. Caufleld.. . .
William B. Wicker .
John W. Berry. . .
John Patterson . . .
John S. Mahoney . .
Jos H. Hoernback. .
John W. Pember . .
Rank.
Captain
IstLteut.
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1st Sergt
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Alpheus C. Mclntyre
Royal F. Lewis . .
David N. Loom is .
Ellhu H. Mason. .
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James T. Ionian. . .
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David N. Wetmore
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William Fish ....
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29
John Myers
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20
Philip Harns
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19
Charles Myers
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19
George W. Wright. .
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18
Daniel Zimmerman.
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26
Adam Hinds
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30
James A. Forrest . .
Hiram Augustine.. .
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20
Robert Forrest . . .
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28
Date of
Entering
the Service.
Sept. 19, 1801
Sept. 19, 1861
Aug. 29, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 19, 1861
Aug. 24. 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
21
3 yrs,
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3yr8.
3 yrs
3 yrs
Sept. 22, 186113 yrs
Aug. 24, 186ll3 yrs
Aug. 24, 18613
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 10. 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
Sept. 10, 1861'3 yrs
Sept. 10, Um 8 yrs
Sept 10, 1861j3 yrs.
Captured Sept. 20, '63, at battle of Chlck-
amauga. < .in..; discharged April 1, 1865.
Promoted to Captain Co. E, May 13,1863.
Promoted from 2d Lieutenant Co. E,
June 14. 1863; resigned Jan. 6, 1865.
Promoted to 1st Lieut. Co. C Dec 20, 1862
Appointed 1st Sergeant from Sergeant
Aug. 1,'62; promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
Deo. 10, 1862: captured Sept. 20, 1863, at
battle of Chickamauga, Ga.; promoted
to 1st Lieutenant Jan. 6, I860; Captain
May 11, 1865, but not mustered; dis-
charged May 15, 1865.
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant 1st Alabama
Regiment July 29, 1862.
Appointed Corporal Jan. 5, '64; Sergeant
Sept. 1, 1864; 1st Sergeant June 15, 1865;
mustered out with company July 25,
1865; veteran.
Killed May 31. 1864, In action near Kene-
saw Mountain. Ga.; veteran.
Transferred to Engineer Corps, Aug. 15,
1864, by order of war Department; vet-
Killed Dec. 31, 1862, In battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Promoted to 1st Lieutenant Co. B Feb.20
1863. Awarded medal of honor by
War Department under resolution of
Congress approved July 12, 1862, for
special service under General Mitchell
Appointed Corporal Apr.25,'64; Sergeant
April 1, 1865; mustered out with Com-
pany July 25, 1865; veteran.
Mustered as private; appointed Sergeant
Jan. 1,'64; died Oct. 1, 1864, of wounds
received In action at Atlanta, Ga.; vet.
Appointed Corporal Sept. 1.'64; Sergeant
April 1, 1865; discharged July 3, 1865, by
order of War Department; veteran.
Captured Sept. 20. '63, at battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga.; mustered out Jan. 24, '65
at Columbus, O., by order of War Dept
Mustered out Sept. 22,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Killed Dec. 81, 1862, In battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Died April 9, 1862, at Cincinnati, Ohio, of
wounds received April 7, 1862, in battle
of Shllob, Tenn.
Appointed Corp. March 1, 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veterau.
Appointed Corn. March 1, 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 1 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25. 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 1. 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
Lost a leg.
Appointed Corp. April 1, 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25. 1865; veteran.
Appointed Corp. April 1, 1865; mustered
out with Co. July 25, 1865; veteran.
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Roster Twenty-First Kegiment
Geo. W. Hathaway..
Ueorge Shanks. .
George W. Jolley
William Stacy. .
Sidney R. Patterson,
Joseph Russell. . . .
Wlllard Caryl . . . .
George S. Can field. .
A It in an, Samuel . .
Ackley, Levi . . . .
Anderson, Joseph . .
Augustine, George. .
Banks, James . . . .
Butlells, Alfred . . .
Burk, Samuel . . . .
Busbnell, Sherman .
Byall, John D
Bartoon, John E. . .
Carr, David 11 ... .
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Carey, Lucius ....
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Croom, John A. . . .
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Clvmnr, James A . .
Calvin. William,
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Clements, Henry . .
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Comer, John D. . . .
Davidson, Thomas H.
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28
18
Dumm, James A. . .
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18
Elder, Joseph ....
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25
Forrest, James A. . .
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23
Forrest, William . .
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28
18
21
21
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18
24
34
31
19
26
18
22
18
28
19
30
Date of
Entering
the Service
Sept. 10, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Sept. 1,1862
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 18G1
Aug. 24, 1861
Oct 8, 1862
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Oct, 8, 1862
Aug. 24, 1861
O 01
Aug. 24, 1862 3 yrs
Sept, 6,1801
Feb. 22,1864
Oct, 8, 1862
\ug. 24, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Feb. 28,1861
Feb. 15,1861
Feb. 18, 1864
Aug. 24, 1861
Oct. 8, 1862
Aug. 24, 1861
Jan. 26, 1864
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs
1 yrs
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
9 mo
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs,
9 mo
J yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
9 mo.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
9 mo.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Appointed Sergeant from private Jan.l,
1864; 1st Sergeant Aug. 1, 1864; reduced
to ranks June 15, 1865; mustered out
with company, July 25, 1865; veteran.
Died Sept. 22, 1863, of wounds received
Sept, 20, 1863, in battle of Chtckamau-
ga, Georgia,
Captured Sept. 20, 1863. at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; died Aug. 15, 1864,
in Rebel prison at Andersonvllle, Ga.
Appointed Corporal Oct. 1. 1864; dis-
charged June 5, 1865, by order of War
Department,
Discharged April 3, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability
Captured Sept. 20. 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga ; mustered out Jan.
24, 1865, at Columbus, O., by order of
War Department.
Discharged March 17, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Jan. 16, 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Mustered out Sept. 26,1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Discharged March 20, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
on explra-
1863,
Mustered out Sept. 22, 1862,
tlou of term of service.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7,
expiration of term of service.
Killed Jau. 1, 1863, in battle of Stone
River, Tenn.
Died April 9, 1868, in hospital at Cincin-
nati, O., of wounds received in octiou.
Discharged June 5, 1865, by order of War
Department.
Discharged June 8, 1864, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Died Jan. 9, 1862, in Wood county, O.
Died July 22, 1864. at Chattanooga, Tenn.
of wounds received — , in battle in
front of Atlanta, Ga.; veteran.
Died March 21, 1864. at Tyner Station,
Tennessee.
Died Sept, 29, 1864, at Atlanta, Ga.
Absent sick ; mustered out July 25,
1865, by order of War Department.
Discharged Dec. 2, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Drafted.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ga.; died Aug. 5, 1864,
In Rebel prison at Andersonvllle, Ga.
Discharged Mar. 4. 1865, at Columbus, O.
for wounds received May 31, 1864, In
action near New Hope Church, Go.
On muster-in roll, but no record of
muster-out found.
Killed May 31, 1864, In action near Ken-
esaw Mountain, Ga.; veteran.
Discharged June 21, 1865, for wounds
received In action; veteran.
Died Sept. 7, 1864, in Rebel prison at
Andersonvllle, Ga.
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Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
45
Fair, Elisha . . . .
Fair, Leonard . . .
Fisher, Peter . . . .
Forrest Alexander
Finlay, Thomas.
Fox, Henry A.. .
Forrest, Thomas
Fair, Isaac
Flowers, Charlos W
Foor, Josh ua
Forrest, John S . . .
Forrest, William R. .
Gano, Charles M. . .
Hastings, Walte. . .
Hathaway, Isaac M.
Heck man Henry . .
Hathaway, Sam'l P.
Hutchison, Samuel..
Harris, Elisha. . . .
Harris, Ransom.. .
Jones, James. . . .
Krows, William.. .
Keller, George.. . .
Kelly, John D. . .
Light foot, Henry . .
Listen, Daniel. . . .
Leach, Clark . .
Myers, George. ,
McFerrin, John . . .
Mosley, Francis .
Mitchell, George.
Mohler, John El..
McCone, Isaac. .
Mo&ley, Thomas
Rank.
Private
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23
32
18
18
40
29
19
31
28
29
37
31
26
23
21
18
18
19
19
19
Date of
Entering
the Service.
Aug. 24, 18GI
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Aug. 25, 1862
Aug. 12, 1862
Sept. 10, 1861
Jan. 2, 1864
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Sept. 10, 1861
Feb. 22,1864
Oct. 2, 1863
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug.
Oct.
Oct.
Sept.
Sept.
Dec.
Aug.
Feb.
Sept.
24, 1861
8, 1862
8, 1862
10, 1861
10, 1861
31, 1863
24, 1861
18, 1864
10, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 12, 1862
Feb. 18, 1864
Feb. 18,1864
Aug. 13, 1882
Aug. 24, 1861
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9 t
3 yrs
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs.
8 yrs
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs
8 yrs,
3 yrs,
9 mo,
9 mo,
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
? yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Died May 7, 1863. at Murfreesborq, Tenn.
Died Feb. 22. 1862. at Cincinnati, 0.
Died Sept. 22. 1862. at Nashville Tonn.
Mustered out with company July 26,1865
veteran
Wounded Sept. 1, '64, in battle of Jones-
boro, G.: mustered out with company
July 25, 1865; veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Captured Sept. 20, '63, at battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga.; Lost on the steamer
Sultana.
Discharged June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Wounded Sept. 1, '64, in battle of Jones-
boro, Ga.; transferred to Veteran Re-
serve Corps Jan. 1, 1865, by order of
War Department: veteran
Discharged May 17, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Discharged June 16, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Captured Sept. 20, '63, at battle of Chlck-
amauga, Ga.; mustered out Jan. 24, '65
at Columbus, u. by order of War De-
partment.
Mustered out Sept. 18, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Mustered oat Sept. 22, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Killed May 31, '64. In action near Kene-
saw Mountain, Ga.; veteran.
Mustered out with compauy July 25,
18(36" vct-GPitn
Captured March 19, 1865, at battle of Ben-
tonvllle N. C; mustered out June 9,
1865, at Camp Chase, O., by order of
War Department.
Mustered out with company July 25, 1865
Discharged Oct. 26, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability, died Nov.
25, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn.
Discharged July 10, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expi ration of term of service.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865
veteran.
Mustered out with company July 25 1865.
Discharged March 17, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Killed May 31, 1864, In action near Kene-
saw Mountain, Ga.; veteran.
Captured Sept. 20. "63, at battle of Chlck-
amauga, Ga ; died Feb. 28, 1864, in
Rebel Prison at Danville, Va.
Died July 6, 1863, at Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865.
Absent, sick March 7, '65: mustered out
July 25, '65, by order of War Dept.
Discharged June 5, 1865, by order of
War Department.
Died Oct. 12, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn.
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46
Ko8tbr Twenty-First .Regiment
Morgan, Quy .
McFall, Ueorge
Mutr, John . .
Mulr, James
O'Brien, William J. .
Ordway, Andrew . .
Pember, Henry . . .
Pore, Joslab H. . . .
Pember, Still well . .
Pember, James . . .
Purcell, Ephralm . .
Powers, James
Powers, Martin . . .
Pember, Homer.. . .
Powers, Hiram H. .
Hansford . Charles . .
Heed, Alexander <J .
Rogers, Frank
Rock wood, Byron .
Russell. Brittou.. . .
.Shanks, William
Sawyer, Thomas
Stewart. James .
Smith, Stephen K.. .
Smith, Isaiah
Sualr, Oliver H. P.. .
Smith, Justlu E.. . .
Scott, Darius
Stocking, Julius.. .
Senders, Oliver H..
Stillwell, Thomas J..
Talbott, David.. . .
Treece. Jesse
Thompson, Aaron.
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18
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19
18
20
30
18
18
27
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Date of
Entering
the Service.
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Dec. 3, 1863
Sept. 19, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Oct 8, 1862
Feb. 26,1864
Aug. 22, 1862
Aug. 12, 1862
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 21, 1862
Sept. 18, 1802
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 18*51
Oct. 8, 1862
Feb. 26, 1864
Sept 10, 1861
Aug. 14, 1862
Aug. 24, 1861
Sept- 10, 1881
Aug. 24, 1861
Jan. I, 1864
Mar. 4, 1863
Jan. 3, 1804
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1881
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug 2, 1862
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3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
9 mo.
3 yrs
8 yrs,
I yrs.
I yrs.
3 yrs.
3 yrs,
8 yrs.
I yrs.
9 mo.
3 yrs,
8 yrs,
3 yrs,
3 yrs.
3yr*.
8 yrs.
8 yrs.
yrs.
8 yrs.
3 yrs,
3 yrs
3 yrs,
3 yrs
3 yrs
Remarks.
Feb. 22, 1864 3 yrs.
' 9 mo.
Oct. 8, 1862
Aug. 24, 1861
3 yrs
Discharged May 5, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Died Dec 22, 1861, at Louisville, Ky.
Discharged Jan. 19, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps,
Oct. 29, 1863, by order of War Dept.
Killed May 81, 1864, in action near Keu-
esaw Mountain, Go.
Died June 10, 1862, at Athens, Ala-
bama.
Mustered out Sept. 22, 1864, on expiration
of term of service.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Mustered out with company July 23,
186.").
Died March 11, 1863, at Cincinnati, O., of
wounds received In action.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle nf
Chlckamauga, Ua.: died April 26, 1804,
in Rebel prison at Danville, Va.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ua ; died Dec 28, 1864,
In Rebel prison at Andersonvllle, Ua.
Discharged July 29, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Discharged Apr. 29, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
April 10, 1864, by order of War Dept.
Discharged Feb 20, 1863, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Drafted; discharged May 80. 1863, on
Surgeon's certificate of disability.
Mustered out July 11, 1865 at Washing-
ton, D. C. by order of War Dept.
Wounded July 19. 1864. in action near
Peachtree Creek, Ua.; mustered out
with company July 25, 1865; veteran.
Wounded Aug. 11, 1864, in actfon; dis-
charged June 5, 1865, by order of War
Department.
Killed Sept. 20, 1863, in battle of Chlcka-
mauga, Ua
Died Feb. 6, 1862, at Louisville, Ky.
Mustered out with Co. July 25, 1865,
vtj rft ii
Absent, sick ; mustered out June 23,
1865, at iAJUisville, Ky.
Captured Dec. 16, 1864. near Savannah,
Ua.; mustered out June 20, 1865, at
Camp Chase, Ohio.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
Jan. 23, 1865, by order of War Dept.
Died Feb 2, 1W12, at Cincinnati, Ohio.
Captured Sept. 20, 1863, at battle of
Chlckamauga, Ua.: died Feb. 1, 1864.
in Rebel prison at Danville, Vs.
Discharged June 3, 1862, on
certificate of disability
Discharged June 6. 1862, <
certificate of disability.
Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps,
Apr. 10. 1864 by order of War Dept.
Mustered out with company July 25,1865.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Discharged Sept. 27, 1882, on I
certificate of disability.
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Age.
Date of
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Period of
Service
Valence, Henry . . .
.Private.
43
Feb. 15,1864
8 yre.
Vannetton, Cyrus. .
Vanclce, Jesse K. . .
. . do.. .
. • do.. .
23
29
Aug, 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
3 yrs.
4 vrc
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Vaas, David
Vailance, John . . .
Wilkins, Absalom .
. . do.. .
. . do.. .
. . do.. .
30
32
Feb. 15, 1864
Feb. 15, 1864
Oct, 8, 1862
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
9 mo.
WrtrtH Via \r\A
j„ .
Oct, o, looa
9 mo.
Wetmore. Martin P..
Wcddell, William. .
. . do.. .
. . do.. .
18
22
Sept. 10, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
3 yre.
3 yre.
Wetmore, Ebenezer.
Wetmore, Elbrldge .
. . do.. .
. . do.. .
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23
20
Aug. 24, 1861
Aug. 24, 1861
3 yrs.
3 yrs.
Zimmerman, George
. . do.. .
21
Aug. 24, 1861
3 yrs.
Remarks.
Killed May 81, 1864, In action near Kene-
saw Mountain, Ga.
Died Feb. 3, 1862, at Bacon Creek, Ky.
Discharged M«v 15, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate of disability.
Died Oct. 7, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn.
Drafted; mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Drafted; .mustered out Aug. 7, 1863, on
expiration of term of service.
Veteran.
Discharged Jan. 8, 1862, on Surgeon's
certificate ofi disability; died May 24,
1862, at Cincinnati, Ohio
Captured Sept. 20, *63, at battle of Chick-
amauga, Ga.; mustered out March 23.
1865, at Columbus, O., by order of War
Department,
Died Jan. 29, 1883, at Nashville, Tenn.
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